Service Manager

Full-time 37.5 hours per week Site based

Salary is £50,000

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards) required

Located just outside Stroud town centre in Gloucestershire, The Lighthouse is a welcoming 5 bedded residential home supporting young females aged 13-18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties. With excellent transport links, including a local bus station, train station, and just a 10 minute walk from the town centre, The Lighthouse provides a supportive and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

Main duties of the job

As Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for the leadership, development, and day to day management of the residential children's home. You will ensure that children receive outstanding care in a safe, nurturing environment, enabling them to make progress in all aspects of their lives. You will work closely with a highly supportive senior leadership team and play a key role in shaping the service's culture, achievements, and success.

You will be expected to:

• Lead on the day to day operations of the children's home
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Regulations 2015
• Create a positive, child centred, trauma informed and therapeutic culture within the home
• Lead, develop, and support the staff team
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children
• Ensure high quality care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies are in place and effectively implemented
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals
• Ensure positive outcomes for children across education, independence and wellbeing
• Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, achieving Good or Outstanding outcomes
• Support an effective team through recruitment, staff development, and team retention

About us

Located just outside Stroud town centre in Gloucestershire, The Lighthouse is a welcoming 5 bedded residential home supporting young females aged 13-18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties. With excellent transport links, including a local bus station, train station, and just a 10 minute walk from the town centre, The Lighthouse provides a supportive and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

Job responsibilities

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Requirements

• Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
• Previous experience within children's residential care at management or deputy level
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practices
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Passionate about therapeutic and trauma informed care
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Child focused, resilient, and values driven approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.