Trauma-Informed Children's Home Manager

Health Recruit Network; Northampton; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; 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

Company events

Discounted or free food

Free parking

On-site parking

Store discount

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is seeking an experienced OFSTED Registered Manager for a trauma-informed children's home in Northampton. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure safeguarding standards, and develop a skilled care team to provide high-quality care to young people with complex EBD.

The role requires at least 2 years as Registered Manager in residential childcare, formal qualifications (NVQ Level 5 or equivalent) and a strong track record of maintaining GOOD OFSTED ratings.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager in children's residential care.
• Experience in a home rated GOOD by OFSTED.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare or pursuing this qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and safeguarding.
• Understanding of childcare legislation and OFSTED standards.
• Ability to lead and develop a residential childcare team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the children's home.
• Lead and support a dedicated care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Ensure safeguarding, regulatory compliance and accurate record-keeping.
• Develop care planning, incident management and risk controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Risk management

Staff development

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Health Recruit Network is seeking an experienced OFSTED Registered Manager for a trauma-informed children's home in Northampton. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure safeguarding standards, and develop a skilled care team to provide high-quality care to young people with complex EBD.

The role requires at least 2 years as Registered Manager in residential childcare, formal qualifications (NVQ Level 5 or equivalent) and a strong track record of maintaining GOOD OFSTED ratings.