Trauma-Informed Children's Home Manager

Heart & Home Living; Kettering; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Ongoing professional development

Casual dress code

Cycle-to-work initiative

Job summary

Heart and Home Living seeks a calm, trauma-informed OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager in Kettering to lead a dedicated care team. The role focuses on safeguarding and delivering high-quality care for young people with complex EBD.

Responsibilities include developing personalised care plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring staff. A full UK driving licence is required and benefits reflect a senior leadership role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Registered Manager in children’s care with a GOOD OFSTED rating.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Knowledge of EBD and childcare legislation.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and mentor a care team.
• Ensure OFSTED standards and statutory regulations are met.
• Develop and implement personalised care plans focused on safety and development.
• Model professional boundaries and handle crises calmly.

Skills

Leadership

OFSTED compliance

EBD expertise

Care planning

Crisis management

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Heart and Home Living seeks a calm, trauma-informed OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager in Kettering to lead a dedicated care team. The role focuses on safeguarding and delivering high-quality care for young people with complex EBD.

Responsibilities include developing personalised care plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring staff. A full UK driving licence is required and benefits reflect a senior leadership role.