Registered Children's Home Manager
Posted 1 day 18 hours ago by Sterling Cross Ltd
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.
- 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 skillsChild 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