Registered Children's Home Manager

Sterling Cross Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead high-impact residential homes. This permanent, full-time role involves shaping care while working with external professionals to ensure holistic support for children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce and demonstrate strong leadership and trauma-responsive practices. The role includes benefits such as extensive training, private medical insurance, and a relocation allowance up to £8,000.

Benefits

33 days holiday plus loyalty days

Private medical insurance

Pension and life assurance

Comprehensive training and professional development

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Children’s Homes regulations, standards and quality frameworks.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Committed to trauma-responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead therapeutic homes designed to support one child at a time.
• Work closely with external professionals for holistic support.
• Shape care with real autonomy supported by a senior team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Resilience

Child-centred approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce

Job description

A specialist, values‑led children’s care provider is seeking experienced Registered Children’s Home Managers to lead high‑impact residential homes in the Carlisle area.

This role is perfect for a compassionate, resilient leader who believe in trauma‑responsive care and want to make a real, life‑changing difference for young people.

The services are small, specialist, and designed for high‑quality, individualised care, offering stability, therapeutic relationships, and structured support for children who have experienced significant trauma.

As a Registered Children’s Home Manager, you will enjoy real autonomy to shape care, supported by a collaborative senior team and strong multi‑agency partnerships that help achieve exceptional outcomes.

You will also work closely with external professionals, ensuring holistic, child‑centred support that empowers every young person to heal and grow.

This is a permanent, full‑time leadership role with meaningful opportunities for career development.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Deputy Children’s Home Managers looking for the nest step!

What Makes This Role Special

• Lead therapeutic homes designed to support one child at a time with high‑quality, personalised care.
• Be part of an organisation where decisions directly impact children’s healing and long‑term outcomes.
• Work in a culture that values relationships, consistency and trauma‑informed practice.
• Benefit from extensive training, coaching and clear career pathways within a growing organisation.

Person Specification

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce (or actively working towards)
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Strong understanding of Children’s Homes regulations, standards and quality frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication and team‑development skills
• Child‑centred, resilient and committed to trauma‑responsive practice

Benefits

• 33 days holiday plus loyalty days at 2 and 5 years
• Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility where required
• Private medical insurance, 24/7 GP access, Medicash, dental/optical cashback and gym discounts
• Referral bonuses and monthly recognition awards
• Help with relocation allowance up to £8,000*
• Pension and life assurance (2× salary)
• Exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
• Comprehensive training, coaching and professional development opportunities