Lead Trauma-Informed Children's Home Manager

Salutem Care & Education; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a Registered Manager to lead one of its children's residential homes. You will oversee leadership, safeguarding, and quality of care for young people with complex needs, guiding a dedicated team to deliver exceptional outcomes.

You will work in partnership with families, social workers, and local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and trauma-informed practice, creating a safe, nurturing, and aspirational environment for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent is essential.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management or willingness to achieve is desirable.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection responsibilities experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and direction to the residential team.
• Lead safeguarding and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Oversee daily home operations, care plans, and recording systems.
• Lead quality assurance audits and service improvements.
• Manage staffing rotas, budgets, and resource use.
• Collaborate with families, social workers, and Local Authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safeguarding

Regulatory knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Job description

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a Registered Manager to lead one of its children's residential homes. You will oversee leadership, safeguarding, and quality of care for young people with complex needs, guiding a dedicated team to deliver exceptional outcomes.

You will work in partnership with families, social workers, and local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and trauma-informed practice, creating a safe, nurturing, and aspirational environment for children and young people.