Lead Children's Home Manager — Safeguarding & Care

Service Care; Buxton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training allowance

Specialist consultant

Payroll runs daily

Free candidate registrations

Referral bonus

Loyalty bonus

Sign-up bonus

Compliance checks

Job summary

Service Care is seeking a Childrens Home Registered Manager to lead an established assessment home in Buxton, Derbyshire. You will oversee day-to-day operations and ensure safe, high-quality, child-centered care while leading a dedicated care team.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, regulatory compliance, staff development through supervision, and preparing the home for inspections. You will build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies to promote positive

Qualifications

• Experience managing a children’s residential service.
• Strong safeguarding policy knowledge and children’s care practices.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Commitment to delivering child-centered, high-quality care.
• Excellent relationship-building with professionals and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the residential team to deliver high-standard care.
• Maintain safeguarding procedures and ensure legislative compliance.
• Support staff development through supervision and performance management.
• Complete comprehensive records and documentation.
• Collaborate with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Prepare the home for inspections and adhere to regulatory standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Safeguarding

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Child-centered care

Job description

Service Care is seeking a Childrens Home Registered Manager to lead an established assessment home in Buxton, Derbyshire. You will oversee day-to-day operations and ensure safe, high-quality, child-centered care while leading a dedicated care team.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, regulatory compliance, staff development through supervision, and preparing the home for inspections. You will build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies to promote positive