Therapeutic Children's Home Manager (EBD)

Pioneer Talent; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity bonuses

Staff wellbeing days

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Pioneer Talent has been exclusively retained to identify an exceptional Children's Home Manager for a respected provider of residential care for children with EBD in Gloucester. The role leads a therapeutic home, delivering trauma-informed support to young people with complex needs.

You will supervise a skilled team including two Deputies, drive regulatory compliance, embed PACE and NVR approaches, and work with families and authorities to secure positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working toward) required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a children's home, with 1+ in a management role.
• Strong understanding of the Children's Act 2004, SCCIF, and safeguarding.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and PACE/NVR.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage rotas and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Overall operational management and leadership of the home in line with the Children's Homes Regulations.
• Oversight of care planning, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance (Regs 44 and 45).
• Leading, mentoring and developing the team - supported by two Deputies.
• Liaising with families, professionals, and placing authorities to ensure positive outcomes.
• Embedding and role-modelling therapeutic approaches including PACE and NVR.
• Managing audits, budgets, staffing, and training compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Trauma-informed care

PACE/NVR

Safeguarding

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Pioneer Talent has been exclusively retained to identify an exceptional Children's Home Manager for a respected provider of residential care for children with EBD in Gloucester. The role leads a therapeutic home, delivering trauma-informed support to young people with complex needs.

You will supervise a skilled team including two Deputies, drive regulatory compliance, embed PACE and NVR approaches, and work with families and authorities to secure positive outcomes.