Children's Home Manager

Executive Connect LTD; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care organization in Leicester is seeking a Dual Registered Manager for their new SEMH homes. The role involves creating a nurturing environment and leading a supportive team. Candidates should have experience in children's homes and a passion for SEMH support. Competitive salary up to £75,000 plus performance bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Career progression

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered or Deputy Manager in a children's home.
• Knowledge and passion for SEMH support.
• Strong leadership skills and warmth.

Responsibilities

• Leading two small SEMH homes under one registration.
• Building and inspiring a team that shares your energy and values.
• Creating a safe, nurturing environment.
• Driving quality and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Trauma-informed practice

Team building

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Job description

Dual Registered Manager - Children's Home (SEMH)

Location: Leicester

Salary: Up to £75,000 (depending on experience) + performance bonuses

Let's be honest — you're not looking for just another manager job. You're looking for somewhere you can build, shape, and inspire. A place where your ideas matter and your passion for helping young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs can truly shine.

My client is an established, child-centred organisation with three Ofsted-registered children's homes already up and running, and two more due to open as part of their continued growth. Their ethos is simple — to provide nurturing, therapeutic homes where young people can heal, grow, and thrive.

You'll be joining a genuinely supportive team led by child-centric directors and a Responsible Individual with a strong childcare background who truly understands the realities of running a home. They believe in empowering their managers, not micromanaging them.

This brand-new dual-registered home in Leicester is a blank canvas — and they're looking for a confident, passionate leader to make it their own.

What you'll be doing

• Leading two small SEMH homes under one registration
• Building and inspiring a team that shares your energy, values, and humour
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment
• Driving quality, compliance, and Ofsted excellence
• Collaborating closely with an experienced, supportive senior team

What's in it for you

• Salary up to £70,000 plus performance-based bonuses
• Genuine autonomy — your voice and ideas matter here
• Support from a leadership team that understands children's care
• Real career progression as the organisation continues to expand
• The chance to shape a home that truly changes lives

What you'll bring

• Experience as a Registered or Deputy Manager in a children's home
• Knowledge and passion for SEMH support and trauma-informed practice
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards it)
• Strong leadership, warmth, and emotional intelligence
• A sense of fun, resilience, and a drive to make a real difference