Residential Children's Home Manager

Jupiter Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

£3000 Bonus- Ofsted impact

Full Occupancy Bonus- £600 a month

On call payments- £25 weekday, £35 on-

Petrol Allowance - business use

Pension - organisational scheme

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead a residential home in the Doncaster area. The role focuses on delivering safe, nurturing care for children and young people aged 9-17 with complex needs, within the framework of England’s regulations.

The manager will oversee safeguarding, day-to-day operations, staff practice, and continuous improvement, ensuring robust risk assessments, effective multi-agency cooperation and strong leadership throughout the

Qualifications

• Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge consistent with regulatory standards.
• Experience in safeguarding practice, risk management and incident response.
• Experience leading staff teams with clear communication and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home.
• Hold overall accountability for safeguarding and promoting welfare under regulatory standards.
• Provide strong leadership and ensure child-centred care focused on outcomes.
• Maintain safeguarding systems, safer staffing, risk assessments and multi-agency collaboration.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Leadership & Management qualification

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. 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:

• 25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays


• £3000 Bonus- Outstanding Ofsted Report


• Full Occupancy Bonus- £600 a month


• 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