Therapeutic Children’s Home Manager

New Reflexions; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New Reflexions is seeking an experienced Registered Childrens Home Manager to lead a Shropshire home. You will oversee a dedicated residential team, ensuring safe, nurturing, and compliant care for vulnerable children.

Strong safeguarding knowledge and leadership are essential. The role requires experience as a Registered/Deputy Manager, Level 3 and Level 5 diplomas in Residential Childcare or progression toward them, plus a UK driving licence and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within children's residential care.
• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or working towards.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Experience leading and developing residential childcare teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing residential team.
• Creating a warm, stable and nurturing environment for children and young people.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Overseeing care planning, safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.
• Managing recruitment, supervision, training and performance.
• Working collaboratively with education, clinical and external professionals.
• Driving continuous improvement and preparing for Ofsted inspections.
• Supporting children and young people with complex needs, trauma and emotional distress.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Decision-making

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

New Reflexions is seeking an experienced Registered Childrens Home Manager to lead a Shropshire home. You will oversee a dedicated residential team, ensuring safe, nurturing, and compliant care for vulnerable children.

Strong safeguarding knowledge and leadership are essential. The role requires experience as a Registered/Deputy Manager, Level 3 and Level 5 diplomas in Residential Childcare or progression toward them, plus a UK driving licence and flexibility.