Home Manager - Lantern House

Shaw Trust; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Mansfield seeks a Registered Home Manager to lead a children's home. You will ensure high standards of care, compliance with regulations, and maintain a nurturing environment for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. The ideal candidate will have a strong management background and proven experience within children's care settings. This position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including annual leave and health support.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Medicash for healthcare costs

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounts and Blue Light card eligibility

Cycle to Work Scheme

£500 'Refer a Friend' bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' recent experience in a supervisory role within a Registered Children’s Home.
• Proven managerial and leadership skills with a child-centred approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the home in line with regulatory requirements and provide clear, child-centred leadership.
• Maintain a positive, stable environment for children and young people.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, care planning, and incident management.
• Work collaboratively with external partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare

Child-centred approach

Strong knowledge of regulations

Team building and inspiration

Communication with stakeholders

Education

QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Job description

Overview

Home Manager - Lantern House

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Job Category: Children’s Homes | Management

Salary: £49,159 - £52,251 per annum + bonus scheme

Closing date: 30/09/2025

Ref: 27686

Contract type: Fixed Term

Total hours per week: 40

Description

Registered Children’s Home Manager - Lantern House

Contract: Fixed Term, 6 months

Salary: £49,159 - £52,251 per annum + bonus scheme

Location: Skegby, Nottinghamshire

Ofsted rating: Good

About Lantern House

Lantern House supports children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, providing the stability, warmth, and consistency they need to thrive. Rated Good by Ofsted, this is a home where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team work hard to create a nurturing space where every child feels valued, listened to, and understood.

As the Registered Manager, you will lead with empathy and strength, guiding the team to maintain the settled, positive atmosphere already in place while supporting each young person’s individual journey. You’ll also have the support of Homes2Inspire - the only charity-owned provider of residential children’s homes in Ofsted’s top 10 - where 95% of our homes are rated Good or Outstanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the home in line with regulatory requirements and provide clear, child-centred leadership.
• Maintain a positive, stable environment for children and young people.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, care planning, and incident management.
• Work collaboratively with external partners and stakeholders to support young people’s progress.

What you’ll bring

• QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• At least 2 years' recent experience in a supervisory role within a Registered Children’s Home
• Proven managerial and leadership skills with a child-centred approach
• Strong knowledge of children’s home regulations and legislation
• A positive track record with Ofsted inspections
• The ability to inspire a team and build trusted relationships with stakeholders
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS on the update service

What we offer

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Medicash - claim back everyday healthcare costs (dental, optical, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, including counselling sessions
• Wellbeing support from our in-house NHS-trained team
• Shopping, cinema and holiday discounts + Blue Light card eligibility
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £500 "Refer a Friend" bonus

Please note

• All successful applicants will undergo safer recruitment checks, including right to work, an Enhanced DBS (paid for by H2I), and satisfactory references.
• We may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.