Childrens Learning Disability Home Manager

Archer Resourcing; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Resourcing is seeking a compassionate Home Manager for a children’s learning disability home in Sheffield. The role involves leading the home, ensuring a nurturing environment, managing staff, and complying with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential care and a strong understanding of safeguarding principles.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a residential children’s home or similar environment.
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and challenges faced by children in care.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months, with willingness to complete one.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff and oversee the management of the home for children with learning disabilities.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop individual care and support plans tailored to children's needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Knowledge of Learning Disabilities

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Client:

Archer Resourcing

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Home Manager to lead a children’s learning disability home in Sheffield. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management, operation, and development of the home, ensuring it provides a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children and young people with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing strong leadership to staff, fostering a culture of empathy, respect, and excellence.
• Overseeing the recruitment, training, and performance management of the team.
• Developing and implementing strategies to meet individual needs and enhance the quality of care.
• Ensuring the home operates in line with regulatory requirements, including Ofsted standards.
• Promoting a child-centred approach, developing personalised care and support plans.
• Advocating for the children’s rights, ensuring their voice is heard in decision-making.
• Maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, including safeguarding.
• Conducting regular audits to ensure high standards of care and safety.
• Addressing and resolving any concerns or incidents promptly.
• Managing the home’s budget efficiently and ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, including families, local authorities, and healthcare providers.

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing a residential children’s home or similar environment.
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and the challenges faced by children and young people in care.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team to deliver outstanding care.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.

Working with Archer Resourcing

We have been helping professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities.

We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.