Trauma-Informed Children's Home Manager

Charles Hunter Associates; Reading; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a brand-new local authority children's home in Reading. In this full-time role, you will shape the home, lead a skilled team, and support children using trauma-informed and PACE approaches. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in children's residential care, a Level 5 Diploma, and a strong child-led approach. This role offers a salary of £54,495 - £60,669 plus on-call pay, with a commitment to providing high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager in children's residential care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and quality assurance.
• Positive, child-led approach with excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the children's home.
• Recruit, train, and manage the care team.
• Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Knowledge of safeguarding

Trauma-informed care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a brand-new local authority children's home in Reading. In this full-time role, you will shape the home, lead a skilled team, and support children using trauma-informed and PACE approaches. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in children's residential care, a Level 5 Diploma, and a strong child-led approach. This role offers a salary of £54,495 - £60,669 plus on-call pay, with a commitment to providing high-quality care.