Children’s Home Manager

Domus Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A care recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for their children's home. You will lead a team, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide trauma-informed care. Ideal candidates should have leadership experience in children's residential care and an NVQ Level 5 qualification. Attractive benefits include 33 days holiday, funded training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days of holiday (including bank holidays)

Fully funded Level 5 qualification

Comprehensive training and development

Staff referral bonus up to £1,000

Free access to well-being support

Free on-site parking

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager looking to step up.
• Proven leadership and team management skills are essential.
• Must have a passion for trauma-informed, therapeutic care.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for a children’s EBD home.
• Lead and develop a high-performing residential care team.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Trauma-informed care

Understanding of regulations

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management

Job description

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Domus are currently on the lookout for a Registered Manager to join a growing organisation, for their Children’s Home in Manchester.

The home will be Ofsted registered to care for 4 Children/Young People with EBD.

You will be responsible for the management of the service and ensure efficient operation following the relevant legislation, regulations, procedures, policies, and the Statement of Purpose for the home

We are preferably looking for an experienced OFSTED Registered Manager but can consider an experienced Deputy Manager looking to make the step up.

Key Responsibilities of an OFSTED Registered Manager:

• Provide full operational leadership of a 4-bedded children’s EBD home
• Lead, support, and develop a high-performing residential care team
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding, and compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Liaise with education teams and external professionals to ensure holistic care
• Promote the home to internal and external stakeholders
• Produce reports and monitor KPIs to drive performance
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement and child-centred care

Key requirements an OFSTED Registered Manager must have:

• Experience as a Registered Manager, or 2+ years as a Deputy Manager looking to step up
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Passion for trauma-informed, therapeutic care
• Strong understanding of children’s residential regulations and safeguarding
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Fully funded Level 5 qualification and internal career progression
• Comprehensive training and professional development
• Staff referral bonus up to £1,000 (after probation)
• Free access to well-being and mental health support initiatives
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive, values-driven team environment

If you are interested in the above Registered Children’s Home Manager vacancy, please contact Cameron Lawrie at Domus Recruitment.

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