Children's Home Manager

Vetro Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Children\'s Home Manager for a Liverpool service to lead a dedicated staff team and ensure high-quality care for children and young people. The role focuses on safeguarding, compliance, and service delivery with strong leadership at the helm.

The ideal candidate will have Level 5 Leadership and Management and Level 3 in Children and Young People, plus experience as Deputy or Registered Manager in a children\'s home and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Experience as Deputy or Registered Manager in a children's home.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the home, ensuring OFSTED and company standards.
• Support children with EBD and challenging behaviours.
• Work with Responsible Individual to maintain quality and compliance.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and maintain a safe environment.
• Recruit, develop and supervise staff teams.
• Oversee budget and resource allocation.
• Maintain positive relationships with external agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Safeguarding

Staff development

Education

Level 5 Leadership and Management

Level 3 in Children and Young People

Job description

Children's Home Manager - Liverpool

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Salary: Up to £60,000

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Children's Home Manager in Liverpool to join a forward-thinking provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care for children and young people. This role is ideal for experienced managers seeking to advance their career or Deputy Managers ready to step into a leadership position. The Children's Home Manager in Liverpool will oversee the safe and effective running of the service, ensuring positive outcomes for children with EBD and challenging behaviours. If you are passionate about making a difference and have strong leadership skills, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the children's home in Liverpool, ensuring compliance with OFSTED and company standards
• Support children and young people with EBD and challenging behaviours, providing child-focused support
• Work closely with the Responsible Individual to maintain service quality and compliance
• Manage safeguarding concerns and promote a safe environment for children and staff
• Recruit, develop, and supervise staff teams to ensure high standards of care
• Oversee the home's budget and resource allocation
• Maintain positive relationships with external agencies and stakeholders

Requirements

• Level 5 in Leadership and Management
• Level 3 in Children and Young People
• Valid Driving Licence
• Experience as a Deputy or Registered Manager in a children's home
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.