Residential Children's Home Manager

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On call payments

Petrol Allowance

Pension

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a committed Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead a residential home for 9–17-year-olds with complex needs. You will ensure safe, high-quality care and meet regulatory standards.

You will hold overall safeguarding accountability, supervise staff, develop care plans, risk assessments, and work with multi-agency partners. Leadership, resilience and a passion for improving outcomes are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.
• 2–3 years management experience in children’s services.
• Strong background in supporting young people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home.
• Hold accountability for safeguarding and welfare, oversee day-to-day operations, lead staff practice.
• Provide strong leadership, ensuring child-centred care to achieve the best outcomes.
• Maintain safeguarding systems, safer staffing, risk assessments, and multi-agency collaboration.
• Ensure individual vulnerabilities and support needs are understood and addressed.
• Supervise and mentor staff, organise work patterns, deliver care-focused training, ensure plans and procedures are implemented.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Safeguarding

Leadership

Communication

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Children’s Home Registered Manager to manage a children’s residential home based in the Doncaster area. You will join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

This is a fantastic care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 9–17 who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, providing a safe and supportive environment

As the Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home
• Hold overall accountability for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child, overseeing day-to-day operations, leading staff practice, and driving continuous improvement in line with company standards, ethos and the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
• Provide strong leadership, ensuring care is child-centred and focused on achieving the best outcomes for the child
• Maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safer staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments, and effective multi-agency working
• Ensure the child’s individual vulnerabilities, behaviours and support needs are understood and responded to consistently
• Supervise as well as mentor staff, organise work patterns, deliver care-focused training, ensure care plans, safeguarding procedures and support services are implemented effectively

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond to incidents, and ensure the home meets its duty to protect and promote the welfare of the child at all times
• Experience of managing staff teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience
• A genuine passion for children’s homes and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people

**To be considered for this position you must hold a leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People + 2–3 years of management experience and a strong background in supporting young people**

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £54,080 - £64,280 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 39 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• On call payments- £25 weekday, £35 weekends
• Petrol Allowance - Paid when using own car – proof of business insurance must be provided
• Pension - In line with the organisational Pension Scheme and government guidance

Reference ID: 7411