Therapeutic Children's Home Manager — New Site Lead

Polaris Community; Kentucky; On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks’ annual leave

Company pension scheme

Bonus up to £2,000

Ofsted Outstanding bonus of £2,500

Employee Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

North Lakes Children’s Services is launching a new four-bed children’s residential home in Carlisle and seeks an experienced Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead from the start.

You will provide overall leadership, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver high-quality care while developing a dedicated team. This role demands strong safeguarding practice, budgets oversight and a commitment to positive outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 residential childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Level 5 leadership/management qualification for residential childcare or equivalent.
• Previous management experience in children’s residential services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and management of the home and staff team.
• Ensure the home’s Statement of Purpose reflects service delivery.
• Maintain compliance with regulations, safeguarding and policies.
• Monitor and improve service quality and standards.
• Lead staff supervision, performance management and development.
• Oversee training needs and ensure delivery of training where required.
• Ensure effective communication across the team.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently.
• Maintain records and administrative systems.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality and confidentiality requirements.
• Oversee health and safety and ensure a safe, well-maintained home.
• Support induction and development of new team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in residential childcare

Level 5 leadership and management qualification

Job description

North Lakes Children’s Services is launching a new four-bed children’s residential home in Carlisle and seeks an experienced Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead from the start.

You will provide overall leadership, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver high-quality care while developing a dedicated team. This role demands strong safeguarding practice, budgets oversight and a commitment to positive outcomes for young people.