Children's Home Manager - Cheddar, Somerset

Elite Care Recruitment Limited; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Children’s Home Manager to oversee a 3-bedded service for children with mental health issues. The role involves managing staff, liaising with agencies, and ensuring high standards of care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Professional social work qualification required.
• 2 years residential care experience needed.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the residential home on a day-to-day basis.
• Liaise with departments and external agencies for support.
• Assist in budget preparation and manage budgets.

Skills

Managerial experience

Coaching and supporting staff

Education

QCF Level 5 in Leadership in Health and Social Care or equivalent

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17.06.2025

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Job Description:

Children’s Home Manager

Are you a Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager looking for the next step in your career?

I am looking for a Registered Manager for a 3 bedded service providing a home to children and young people with mental health issues and emotional and behavioural disorders. The home is rated as ‘Good’ with Ofsted and is part of a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.

In this role you will:

• Manage the residential home on a day-to-day basis
• Liaise with other departments and external agencies to ensure that the young people receive appropriate plans, programmes and support
• Coach, support and develop staff, including supervision, to maximise their performance and ensure high standards of care
• Assist in budget preparation and manage and control budgets
• Interpret and implement changes in legislation relating to occupancy to ensure any requirements are met
• Identify resourcing needs and the ongoing selection, training and development of staff

For this rewarding role you must have:

• A professional social work qualification, QCF Level 5 in Leadership in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or be working towards this
• Managerial experience within a similar environment
• 2 years residential care experience
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience of project/ work planning, monitoring and reviewing
• A knowledge of basic accounting principles and the ability to interpret financial information

For more information on this fantastic role, please call Elite Care on 01604 879345.