Children's Home Manager
Posted 2 hours 11 minutes ago by Health Recruit Network
Location: West Yorkshire
This role creates a safe, nurturing and stable environment for both young people and staff. The home supports young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, using a truly holistic approach that considers every aspect of a child's development. An integrated clinical team - psychologists, occupational therapists and other specialists - works to deliver positive, long term outcomes and give young people the opportunity to thrive.
Responsibilities- Take full ownership of the day to day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance and leadership.
- Manage Ofsted requirements, enabling young people to regain a sense of childhood and build pathways toward confident, independent adulthood.
- Be involved in new referrals, ensuring a high quality home within a leading specialist education and care provider in the UK.
Base Salary: £51,331 - £63,553 (DOE)
Annual Bonus: 10% of salary (reviewed annually)
On call Allowance: £2,500 (approx. 10 weekends per year)
Attendance Allowance: £1,400
Long term Incentive Plan: 30% of salary accrued annually and paid as a future lump sum
Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive 4 week induction via our Care Academy
- 7 weeks' annual leave
- Clear career progression with many senior leaders promoted internally
- Flexible benefits package (holiday, pension, life insurance options)
- Wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes
- Private healthcare and medical cover, including optical and dental claims
- Meals provided while on shift
- High quality, well resourced working environments
- Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000
- Experience managing an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children's home
- A confident, committed leader with a genuine passion for improving young people's lives
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
- Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
We value individuality and believe diverse teams create the best outcomes for young people. Join a supportive, forward thinking organisation where inclusion, respect and personal development are genuinely encouraged.