Children's Home Manager - New Start-Up - GBP60k - Salford

Amber Mace; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Children's Home Manager New Start-Up

Location: Salford
Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 (DOE) and GBP5,000 signing bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (with on-call Monday - Thursday)

Are you an experienced leader ready to take on a new and rewarding challenge? We’re looking for a dynamic and compassionate Children's Home Manager to open and lead a new residential service in Salford, supporting children and young people with complex needs, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and challenging behaviours.

The Role:
As the Registered Manager, you will be the driving force behind the success of this new home. You’ll be responsible for:

1. Leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.
2. Supporting a dedicated team with varying staff-to-child ratios (4:1, 3:1, 2:1) tailored to individual needs.
3. Overseeing the creation and implementation of person-centred care plans.
4. Creating a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment for all residents.
5. Taking the lead on OFSTED readiness, safeguarding, and quality assurance.
6. Managing staff rotas, development, training, and home budgets.

About You:
We’re looking for someone who is not only experienced but also passionate about making a lasting difference in young lives.

1. Proven experience as a Registered Manager or a confident Deputy Manager ready to step up.
2. NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or actively working towards it).
3. Strong leadership and team management skills.
4. Experience working with young people who display complex needs and high-risk behaviours.
5. Deep understanding of safeguarding practices and therapeutic approaches.
6. Calm, resilient, and able to lead by example under pressure.

What We Offer:

1. A competitive salary of up to GBP60,000 (depending on experience) + GBP5,000 sign-on bonus.
2. The opportunity to lead a new service with full backing from an experienced senior leadership team.
3. Real career development and progression in a forward-thinking organisation.
4. The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.

If you're interested in this role and would like more information, please call Rory on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed).