Trainee Children's Home Manager - Structured Career Path

Belmont Recruitment; Limefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment in Bury is seeking a Deputy or Senior ready to step up into a Trainee Children\'s Residential Manager role at an Ofsted-registered home. This full-time, permanent position offers structured mentoring and support from a Senior Manager to help you develop into the role, managing a home for 1–3 children.

Hours are 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday. The role provides mentoring to progress into management and deliver high-quality care in line with safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent).
• Experience as a Deputy or Senior in an Ofsted-registered children's home.
• Knowledge of Ofsted standards and processes.
• Proven leadership and communication skills to inspire a team.
• Commitment to delivering the highest standards of care and ethics.
• Desire to progress into management with mentoring and support.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the children's home, ensuring a safe environment.
• Deliver high-quality care aligned with individual care plans and Ofsted standards.
• Develop leadership skills under guidance of a Senior Manager.
• Build positive relationships with children to promote resilience and independence.
• Contribute to safeguarding, risk assessments, and resident wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to maintain care quality.

Skills

Leadership

Ofsted knowledge

Communication

Mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Children's Residential Care

Job description

Belmont Recruitment in Bury is seeking a Deputy or Senior ready to step up into a Trainee Children\'s Residential Manager role at an Ofsted-registered home. This full-time, permanent position offers structured mentoring and support from a Senior Manager to help you develop into the role, managing a home for 1–3 children.

Hours are 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday. The role provides mentoring to progress into management and deliver high-quality care in line with safeguarding standards.