Lead Children's Home Manager – Trauma‑Informed Care Leader

Jupiter Recruitment; Lewisham; Sur place; GBP 63 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

33 days holiday

On-site parking

DBS paid for

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Induction Program

Staff Appreciation Days

Résumé du poste

Jupiter Recruitment seeks an experienced Children\'s Home Registered Manager to open and lead a small home in Lewisham, SE London. The role focuses on high-quality care, safeguarding and support for young people with SEND and complex needs.

You will hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare and have at least 3 years\' residential childcare experience with 2+ years in supervision. Strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in residential childcare with 2+ years in supervisory/management.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsabilités

• Provide confident, trauma‑informed leadership to staff team and young people.
• Create a safe and supportive environment that promotes emotional, social and educational development for each child.
• Recruit, induct and retain a high‑quality staff team with the necessary skills and values for working with vulnerable children.
• Oversee staffing, training, supervisions, appraisals and professional development.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience.
• Lead the home's strategic planning, setting objectives and measurable outcomes in line with organisational and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date Statement of Purpose and ensure all operations reflect its aims and values.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and the Children's Homes Regulations.
• Lead safeguarding efforts as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) including response to disclosures, incidents and concerns in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children and in line with local authority safeguarding partnership procedures.
• Manage budgets, audits, inspections, and operational processes.
• Build effective partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies.

Connaissances

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Staff development

On-call flexibility

Formation

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Description du poste

Jupiter Recruitment seeks an experienced Children\'s Home Registered Manager to open and lead a small home in Lewisham, SE London. The role focuses on high-quality care, safeguarding and support for young people with SEND and complex needs.

You will hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare and have at least 3 years\' residential childcare experience with 2+ years in supervision. Strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge are essential.