Residential Childcare Manager – Lead & Safeguard Team

Purosearch Ltd.; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

10% discretionary annual bonus

Funded relevant qualifications and培训

Life Assurance (2 x basic salary)

Dental and optical cashback

Salary sacrifice benefits platform

Paid DBS/disclosure certificate renewa

Paid professional membership fees (où）

Full induction and therapeutic parenti

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking an experienced residential childcare leader to oversee a team caring for children aged 8–18, ensuring OFSTED compliance and a safe, nurturing environment.

Candidates should hold Level 4 practitioner qualifications (England) or equivalent, with 2+ years in residential care and 1+ year in staff leadership. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Level 4/CYP Practitioner (England) or SCQF 7/HNC in Scotland or Level 3 Residential Childcare
• 2 years' experience in children's residential care (within last 5 years)
• 1+ years leading or supervising staff in residential care (within last 5 years)
• Strong safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and quality standards knowledge
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to achieve Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (England) or SCQF Level 10 Leadership & Management (Scotland)
• Exceptional understanding of safer recruitment practices
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Parenting (desirable)
• Qualified or working towards Level 5/SCQF Level 10 Leadership & Management (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a residential childcare team
• Ensure OFSTED compliance and standards
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for young people
• Drive positive outcomes for children aged 8–18
• Oversee safeguarding practices and regulatory compliance
• Manage and develop staff performance and wellbeing
• Collaborate with senior leadership and in-house psychology team
• Maintain high standards of care and service delivery
• Support home development and continuous improvement
• Ensure effective care planning and implementation

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Communication

IT skills

Driving licence

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner (England) / SCQF 7 / HNC / Level 3 Residential Childcare

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking an experienced residential childcare leader to oversee a team caring for children aged 8–18, ensuring OFSTED compliance and a safe, nurturing environment.

Candidates should hold Level 4 practitioner qualifications (England) or equivalent, with 2+ years in residential care and 1+ year in staff leadership. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.