Registered Children's Home Manager

Sterling Cross Trading LLP; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 902 000 - 1 129 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in South Africa is seeking experienced Registered Children's Home Managers to lead therapeutic homes aimed at individualised care for children. This permanent, full-time role offers autonomy, meaningful career development opportunities, and involves a Monday-Friday schedule. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, a Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce, and be committed to trauma-responsive practices. Attractive benefits include private medical insurance, a pension scheme, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

33 days holiday plus additional loyalty days

Private medical insurance and GP access

Referral bonuses

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Comprehensive training and professional development

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce (or actively working towards).
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Strong understanding of Children's Homes regulations, standards and quality frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team-development skills.
• Child-centred, resilient and committed to trauma-responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead therapeutic homes designed to support one child at a time with high-quality, personalised care.
• Work closely with external professionals, ensuring holistic, child-centred support.
• Shape care within a collaborative senior team and strong multi-agency partnerships.

Job description

A specialist, values-led children's care provider is seeking experienced Registered Children's Home Managers to lead high-impact residential homes in the Carlisle area.

This role is perfect for a compassionate, resilient leader who believe in trauma-responsive care and want to make a real, life-changing difference for young people.

The services are small, specialist, and designed for high-quality, individualised care, offering stability, therapeutic relationships, and structured support for children who have experienced significant trauma.

As a Registered Children's Home Manager, you will enjoy real autonomy to shape care, supported by a collaborative senior team and strong multi-agency partnerships that help achieve exceptional outcomes.

You will also work closely with external professionals, ensuring holistic, child-centred support that empowers every young person to heal and grow.

This is a permanent, full-time leadership role with meaningful opportunities for career development.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Deputy Children's Home Managers looking for the next step!

What Makes This Role Special

• Lead therapeutic homes designed to support one child at a time with high-quality, personalised care.
• Be part of an organisation where decisions directly impact children's healing and long-term outcomes.
• Work in a culture that values relationships, consistency and trauma-informed practice.
• Benefit from extensive training, coaching and clear career pathways within a growing organisation.

Person Specification

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce (or actively working towards)
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Strong understanding of Children's Homes regulations, standards and quality frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication and team-development skills
• Child-centred, resilient and committed to trauma-responsive practice
• 33 days holiday plus loyalty days at 2 and 5 years
• Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility where required
• Private medical insurance, 24/7 GP access, Medicash, dental/optical cashback and gym discounts
• Referral bonuses and monthly recognition awards
• Help with relocation allowance up to £8,000
• Pension and life assurance (2 salary)
• Exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
• Comprehensive training, coaching and professional development opportunities