Children's Home Manager

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Children's Home Manager for an Outstanding home in Doncaster, England. The role offers a salary of £48,000 plus bonuses and requires either Ofsted Registered Manager experience or substantial Deputy Manager experience. Suitable candidates will lead a skilled team while ensuring high standards of care and compliance with regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager or at least 3 years as a Deputy Manager.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and safeguarding.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage an Ofsted Outstanding residential children's home.
• Oversee safeguarding, compliance, and Ofsted requirements.
• Lead and motivate a team to ensure high care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Understanding of children's social care legislation

Team management

Compliance knowledge

Education

QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management

Job description

Are you an experienced Deputy Manager looking to step up into a Residential Manager role, or a Registered Manager ready for a new challenge? Lead a skilled team in a children's home rated Outstanding by Ofsted and make a real impact with your leadership and experience.

Charles Hunter Associates are working exclusively with a national provider of children's residential services to recruit a Children's Home Manager for an Outstanding home supporting a young person with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This full-time permanent role pays £48,000 plus bonuses and does not offer sponsorship. This position is suitable for an experienced Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager looking to step up. Salary £48,000 plus bonuses Location Doncaster

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Manage an Ofsted Outstanding residential children's home
• Lead a child-focused staff team and ensure high standards of care
• Oversee safeguarding, compliance, and Ofsted requirements
• Drive positive outcomes and maintain a child-led environment
• Meet performance targets including occupancy and Ofsted bonuses

Requirements:

• Previous Ofsted Registered Manager experience or at least 3 years' Deputy Manager experience
• QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management
• Strong knowledge of children's social care legislation, Ofsted frameworks, and safeguarding
• Positive, child-led approach with excellent leadership and team management skills

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Laura at Charles Hunter Associates.