Registered Children's Home Manager

Sterling Cross Careers; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist children's care provider is seeking an experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead high-impact homes in Carlisle. This full-time role emphasizes trauma-responsive care and offers autonomy in shaping services for children. Candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce and strong leadership skills. The position includes numerous benefits such as private medical insurance, extensive training, and a relocation allowance of up to £8,000.

Benefits

33 days holiday plus loyalty days

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive training and professional development

Pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Deputy Children’s Home Manager or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Children’s Homes regulations and quality standards.
• Ability to shape and deliver trauma-responsive care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-impact residential homes for children.
• Ensure child-centered support and work with external professionals.
• Collaborate with a strong senior team to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Child-Centered Practice

Resilience

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