Children's Home Manager

Charles Hunter Associates; Reading; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a brand-new local authority children's home in Reading. In this full-time role, you will shape the home, lead a skilled team, and support children using trauma-informed and PACE approaches. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in children's residential care, a Level 5 Diploma, and a strong child-led approach. This role offers a salary of £54,495 - £60,669 plus on-call pay, with a commitment to providing high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager in children's residential care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and quality assurance.
• Positive, child-led approach with excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the children's home.
• Recruit, train, and manage the care team.
• Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Knowledge of safeguarding

Trauma-informed care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare

Job description

Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready for a new challenge? Lead a brand-new local authority children's home and make a real impact by shaping the home, leading a skilled team, and supporting children using trauma-informed and PACE approaches. I am recruiting exclusively for a Registered Manager for this new children's home. This full-time permanent role is suitable for experienced Registered Managers. Salary £54,495 - £60,669 + on-call pay Location Reading

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

• Lead the daily operations of the children's home
• Recruit, train, and manage the care team
• Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care using PACE approaches
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted requirements
• Manage resources, budgets, and rostering
• Support matching of children to the home, ensuring a nurturing, child-focused environment
• Participate in on-call rota

Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Registered Manager in children's residential care
• Experience achieving and maintaining Ofsted ratings of Good or Outstanding
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and quality assurance
• Experience supporting children with complex needs, mental health, or neurodiverse needs
• Positive, child-led approach with excellent leadership and team management skills
• UK driving licence (manual) and willingness to drive home's vehicle or own car

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Laura.