Therapeutic Children's Home Manager

Jupiter Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme + much more

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is assisting a reputable provider to recruit a Registered Manager for a children's residential home in the Stoke-on-Trent area. The role leads day-to-day management, ensuring Ofsted compliance and a safe, therapeutic environment for 8-18 year olds with emotional and behavioural disorders.

Ideal candidates will hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, demonstrate strong leadership and safeguarding capabilities, and be able to develop

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or experienced Service Manager within a complex children's residential, transitional, or supported living service.
• Demonstrable experience supporting young people with complex emotional, behavioural, developmental, and mental health needs.
• Proven experience managing services supporting young people who present with high-risk behaviours, including self-harm, aggression, safeguarding concerns, and complex risk management.
• Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and therapeutic approaches.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to develop resilient, high-performing teams capable of supporting young people with complex presentations.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations, legislation, and company policies
• Creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, therapeutic, and person-centred environment that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a skilled staff team through effective supervision, coaching, and continuous professional development
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing individualised care and support plans that meet each young person's needs and aspirations
• Building effective partnerships with families, local authorities, healthcare professionals, education providers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance, governance, and risk management across the service
• Supporting young people's education, employment, health, emotional wellbeing, and preparation for adulthood
• Promoting meaningful activities, life skills, community engagement, and positive experiences that enhance independence and confidence

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Staff development

Supervision

Communication

Decision-making

Team building

Safeguarding

Positive Behaviour Support

Trauma-informed care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Jupiter Recruitment is assisting a reputable provider to recruit a Registered Manager for a children's residential home in the Stoke-on-Trent area. The role leads day-to-day management, ensuring Ofsted compliance and a safe, therapeutic environment for 8-18 year olds with emotional and behavioural disorders.

Ideal candidates will hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, demonstrate strong leadership and safeguarding capabilities, and be able to develop