House Manager - Residential Childcare

Budwood Careers; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care service provider in Dorchester is seeking a passionate House Manager for a 12-month contract to oversee a children's home. Responsibilities include leading staff, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification in social care and experience in staff management and safeguarding. This role offers competitive salary and a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff in a care environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding standards.
• Ability to liaise with local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a staff team ensuring quality care.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.
• Promote a nurturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional support

Compliance knowledge

Education

Relevant qualification in social care

Job description

House Manager (12-month contract)

Contract Type: Fixed term, 12-month Mat Cover

Salary: £41,496 per annum

Location: Dorchester, Dorset

Specific Hours: 40 hours per week

Who are we?

Budwood, part of Polaris Community, is a local service dedicated to providing high-quality Children's Homes and 16+ Supported Accommodation. Our young people may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and our aim is to offer them a stable, nurturing home environment where they can feel safe, grow in confidence, and gain the skills they need for adulthood and independence.

The Role

We're seeking a passionate and motivated House Manager to lead one of our 2-bedded Children's Home in Dorchester for 12 months, covering maternity leave. As House Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, staff supervision, and ensuring high-quality care and support for our young people.

You will :

• Lead and manage a staff team to ensure young people receive emotional and physical support in line with their needs.
• Ensure the home meets all compliance and safeguarding standards.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and development-focused environment.
• Liaise with Local Authorities and external professionals.
• Deliver effective superv...