Children's Home Manager: Lead Care & Safeguarding

Purosearch Ltd; Caistor; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Birthday leave

Company car after 12 months

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Company events

Free on-site parking

Casual dress

Training & development

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd is seeking a Registered Manager for a residential children’s home in Grimsby. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality, child-centred care, and oversee safeguarding, staff supervision and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete), substantial experience with children in residential settings, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the home and provide high-quality, child-centred care.
• Maintain strong safeguarding arrangements and ensure concerns and incidents are managed appropriately.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments and placement plans with a focus on safeguarding and compliance.
• Recruit, supervise, develop and retain a skilled staff team and manage rotas and training.
• Prepare for Ofsted inspections and oversee Regulation 44/45 processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operation of the home with child-centred care.
• Ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance across all activities.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments and placement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision-making

Organisational skills

Budget management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Purosearch Ltd is seeking a Registered Manager for a residential children’s home in Grimsby. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality, child-centred care, and oversee safeguarding, staff supervision and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete), substantial experience with children in residential settings, and strong leadership and communication skills.