Children's Home Manager - St Christopher's - up to £70,000

Your Croydon; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Home Manager for a new specialist Children’s home in Croydon. The role involves leading a dedicated team to transform young lives and ensure positive outcomes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in residential care and excellent leadership skills. The organization offers comprehensive training, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

25 days holiday, rising to 27 after 3 years

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and sick leave schemes

BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare vouchers

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in residential children’s homes.
• Ability to deliver at least ‘good’ in Ofsted inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Deputy Managers and Residential Workers.
• Ensure positive outcomes for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Business Awareness

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Degree in Psychology

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Manager - Children's Home - Croydon

Salary: up to £70,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Location: East Croydon, closest station is Sanderstead Station, CR2 (one stop after East Croydon on the Southern Railway)

Are you a Home Manager looking for your next challenge?

We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's Fellowship as a Registered Manager for our new specialist Children’s home in Croydon. You will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by Deputy Managers, Team Leaders, experienced Residential Practitioners, as well as our Wrap Around and Education Teams.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved, and happy, to achieve their potential, and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes, and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We are committed to our young people, placing them at the center of everything we do, providing positive life experiences for those unable to stay in their parental or foster homes.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faiths, sexes, orientations, childcare responsibilities, and gender identities.

About the Role

As the Home Manager, you will be a key player in building and extending our commitment to our young people. You will lead and support a team of Deputy Managers, Team Leaders, and Residential Workers dedicated to transforming lives and creating positive outcomes. An in-house team of Therapists also provides support to staff and young people within the home.

St Christopher’s Academy

Our 'St Christopher’s Academy' ensures our staff are continually developing. We will support you in mapping out your career trajectory and achieving your professional ambitions. To learn more, please click here.

Candidate Requirements

• A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Youth Work)
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or willingness to undertake it
• At least 2 years’ experience in residential children’s homes, including staff supervision and management responsibility
• A passion for achieving the best outcomes for young people
• Excellent leadership and staff management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver at least ‘good’ in Ofsted inspections
• Sound business awareness and service promotion skills
• Flexibility, drive, and resilience

This role involves some shift work and on-call duties in the evenings and weekends. Applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
• A friendly, open, and honest working environment
• 25 days holiday, rising to 27 after 3 years, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
• Industry-leading training programs covering topics like Young People’s rights, CSE, empowerment, mental health, and Social Pedagogy
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and sick leave schemes
• UK Life Assurance (death in service) up to 3 times your salary
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, financial advice, legal support)
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers
• Bluelight discount shopping scheme
• Discretionary funded training programs
• Employee awards based on performance and service length
• Career development opportunities via ‘St Christopher’s Academy’

Recruitment Process

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. During recruitment, you will complete an online application form. Applicants should ideally be on the DBS Update Service; if not, we will carry out a DBS check before employment.

Your application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria in the Person Specification; CVs are not accepted.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click here. For assistance, contact [e-mail].

Additional Notes

• This post requires applicants to be at least 21 years old, in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
• It is illegal to apply if you are barred from working with children under 18.
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form before interviews.