Children's House Manager - Lead, Safeguard & Ofsted-Ready

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Enhanced DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Fully Funded Care Certificate

Refer a Friend Bonus

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Children’s House Manager for a home in Blackburn, Lancashire. You will lead the home, oversee safeguarding, risk assessment, and ensure Ofsted compliance while supporting young people with complex needs.

The role requires Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management – Children’s Residential (or willingness to study) and Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, plus supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management – Children's Residential or be willing to work towards.
• Must hold Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Experience with safeguarding and Ofsted standards; knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Be a safeguarding expert with risk assessment and regulatory knowledge (Ofsted/CHR2015/Working Together).
• Deputise for the Registered Manager and lead the home and team.
• Build strong relationships with Social Services, NHS, Police and Education.
• Monitor standards, meet objectives, and implement best practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding principles

Risk assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Level 5 Diploma

Residential Childcare Diploma

Job description

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Children’s House Manager for a home in Blackburn, Lancashire. You will lead the home, oversee safeguarding, risk assessment, and ensure Ofsted compliance while supporting young people with complex needs.

The role requires Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management – Children’s Residential (or willingness to study) and Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, plus supervisory experience.