Residential Home Manager

Your Healthcare Global; Bedford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services provider is seeking an experienced Residential Home Manager in Bedfordshire. You will oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with legislation while promoting a child-centred approach. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in residential childcare and leadership skills. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of up to £60,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Ongoing professional development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience working with children in the past 5 years, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Experience of working in residential childcare.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the home and supervise staff.
• Lead with a child-centred approach ensuring personalised care plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Skills

Staff supervision

Child protection

Compliance with legislation

Care planning

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Residential Home Manager - Children's Services

Location: Bedfordshire / North Hertfordshire

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 p/a + 10% bonus + £1,000 for successful Ofsted registration

Additional package: Up to £80,000 p/a for dual registration + company vehicle

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Sponsorship: This employer is unable to sponsor.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the home, including staff supervision, care planning, safeguarding, and compliance
• Lead with a child-centred approach, ensuring personalised care plans are in place and outcomes are achieved
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015
• Build positive working relationships within the community and with external partners to promote the best outcomes for young people
• Produce monitoring reports and contribute to ongoing service improvement
• Promote and embed equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of the home

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's Services (or willingness to work towards)
• At least 2 years' experience working with children in the past 5 years, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role
• Experience of working in residential childcare and managing staff teams
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and the needs of children in care
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including Children's Homes Regulations and the Children Act
• Ability to develop and lead a high-performing, motivated staff team

Benefits

• Salary of £55,000 - £60,000 p/a
• Up to £80,000 p/a for dual registration + company vehicle
• Performance-related bonuses (10% + Ofsted registration payment)
• 32 days annual leave, rising to 35 days with service
• Ongoing professional development and coaching support
• Clear career progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Children's Home Manager seeking your next step in a supportive and ambitious organisation, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps