Trauma-Informed Children's Home Manager

Salutem Care and Education; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home with complex needs. You will ensure outstanding care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance while guiding a dedicated team towards positive outcomes for each young person.

You will work within a trauma-informed, relationship-based care model, manage budgets, and drive service improvements through effective leadership and collaboration with families, social workers, and external

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Commitment to achieving Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within agreed timescales.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and direction to the residential team.
• Oversee safeguarding, compliance, and quality of care within the home.
• Drive compliance with regulations, policies and Ofsted requirements.
• Lead quality assurance audits and service improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets and staffing resources; participate in on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

People management

Relationship-based care

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Salutem Care and Education is seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home with complex needs. You will ensure outstanding care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance while guiding a dedicated team towards positive outcomes for each young person.

You will work within a trauma-informed, relationship-based care model, manage budgets, and drive service improvements through effective leadership and collaboration with families, social workers, and external