Childrens Home Manager

Search Consultancy LTD; Castleford; On-site; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Manager for a 7-bed home in Castleford. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for young residents with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The ideal candidate has proven management experience in children's services and a Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification. A comprehensive and competitive salary package, including bonuses and benefits, is offered.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

On-Call Bonus

Attendance Allowance

Long-Term Incentive Plan

7 weeks' holiday

Private Health Insurance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience managing a children's home rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
• Passionate, enthusiastic and committed leader.
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Take ownership of Ofsted requirements and maintain regulatory standards.
• Support and lead the staff team to promote a positive culture.
• Ensure high-quality care planning for new referrals.
• Work collaboratively with families and external professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (England)

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Home (7 Bed)

Total Package: Up to £73,808
Base Salary: £51,331 - £63,553
Location: Castleford
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Working in our Children's Homes means becoming part of a young person's everyday life-being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager, you will ensure that the home provides a safe, stable and motivating environment where both staff and young people feel secure and supported.

Our 7-bed home supports young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We take a fully holistic approach, working closely with Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and wider clinical teams to create the best possible outcomes. It's a role filled with challenges, but also with the "huge small victories" that make a lasting difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring it remains a safe, nurturing environment.

• Take ownership of Ofsted requirements and maintain high regulatory standards.

• Support and lead your staff team, promoting a positive and motivated culture.

• Oversee new referrals and ensure high-quality care planning.

• Work collaboratively with families, local authorities and external professionals.

• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for young people.

What You Put In…

By managing the home effectively and creating a safe, stable environment, you directly help young people regain their childhood and build pathways toward a positive future. You will be contributing to one of the UK's leading specialist providers of education and care.

What We Do for You

We reward your commitment with one of the most competitive packages in the sector:

Salary & Bonuses

• Base Salary: £51,331 - £63,553

• Annual Bonus: 10% of salary

• On-Call Bonus: £2,500 per year (approx. 10 weekends)

• Attendance Allowance: £1,400

• Long-Term Incentive Plan: 30% of salary accrued annually and paid as a future lump sum

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive 4-week induction through our Care Academy

• 7 weeks' holiday

• Genuine career progression-many regional managers have progressed internally

• Flexible benefits package (holiday, pension, life insurance and more)

• Wellbeing support tools and employee assistance

• Private Health Insurance & medical cover (including dental and optical reimbursement)

• Meals provided on shift

• Beautiful, well-equipped working environments

• £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus

Inclusion & Belonging

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. Our young people come from diverse communities, and our workforce reflects this so that every staff member can inspire, support and connect authentically.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, we will support you every step of the way.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing a children's home rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted

• A passionate, enthusiastic and committed leader

• Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (England)

• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (covered by us) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.