Lead Children’s Home Manager – Brand‑New EBD Residence

Purosearch Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health & wellbeing

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd is recruiting for a Home Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed EBD children’s home in Nottingham. You will manage day-to-day operations, ensure safeguarding, and develop a skilled care team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role requires Level 5 Leadership and Management for Children and Young People or current enrollment, with prior residential experience and a passion for making a difference in young lives.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Leadership and Management for Children and Young People (or currently enrolled)
• Experience managing a children’s home or 2+ years in a children’s residential setting
• Experience with children and young people with EBD
• Strong safeguarding knowledge for children's residential care
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Enthusiastic and positive approach
• Genuine passion for making a difference and developing staff
• Ability to motivate and develop a team
• Commitment to positive outcomes for children and young people

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management and operation of the children’s home
• Help establish and develop the brand-new 3-bed EBD home
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people
• Lead, manage and develop the residential care team
• Maintain high standards of care
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and safeguarding
• Promote positive outcomes and wellbeing of the young people
• Build positive relationships with families, professionals and agencies
• Manage supervision, training, and performance of staff
• Ensure staffing levels and rotas are appropriate
• Keep accurate records and meet regulatory requirements
• Prepare the home to Ofsted standards
• Monitor care quality and drive improvements
• Foster a positive culture and support the team
• Collaborate with senior management on organizational development

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Calm under pressure

Enthusiastic

Education

Level 5 Leadership and Management for Children and Young People

Job description

Purosearch Ltd is recruiting for a Home Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed EBD children’s home in Nottingham. You will manage day-to-day operations, ensure safeguarding, and develop a skilled care team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role requires Level 5 Leadership and Management for Children and Young People or current enrollment, with prior residential experience and a passion for making a difference in young lives.