Residential Home Manager

Job Title: Residential Home Manager

Location: Bedfordshire / North Hertfordshire

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum + 10% bonus + £1,000 for successful Ofsted registration

Dual Registration Salary: £80,000 per annum + company vehicle

Working Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week

Annual Leave: Starting at 32 days, increasing to 35 days

Service: Children’s Home – Solo or 2-bed home

Service Users: YPs aged 11–17, EBD / Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties

Qualifications Required: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services or equivalent, or willingness to work towards

Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years working with children (last 5 years), including at least 1 year in a senior/management role

Employment Type: Permanent | Full Time

The Home:

• Number of Beds: Up to 2 beds
• Location: Bedfordshire / North Hertfordshire
• Type of YPs: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Ratio of staff to children: High staff focus, small homes for personalised care

Who we are looking for…

We are seeking accountable, experienced, and positive Residential Home Managers who:

• Lead small children’s homes with purpose and compassion
• Manage staff, care planning, safeguarding, communication, reporting, and compliance
• Ensure policies and procedures are fully implemented and effective
• Develop constructive working relationships within the wider community to improve outcomes for children
• Ensure staff have the right skills, experience, and qualifications to provide continuity of care
• Manage the home in an aspirational and inspiring way for children and staff

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Supervision or management experience in a residential children’s home
• Experience working with children, young people, and families
• Knowledge of inter‑agency work
• Familiarity with children’s care planning, risk assessment, and review processes
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and the impact of abuse or neglect
• Knowledge of education, health, social, emotional, and psychological needs of looked‑after children

Who you will be working for…

• Small, focused provider of children’s homes
• Supportive management team with professional development opportunities
• Management workshops, 1:1 and group coaching for Home Managers and Deputy Managers
• Child‑focused and outcome‑driven environment

Why this Home & Company…

Progression Opportunity:

• Clear route towards Responsible Individual role
• Professional growth with ongoing coaching, workshops, and support

Qualification Opportunity:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (or support to achieve equivalent)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Company vehicle (for dual registration)
• 32–35 days annual leave
• 10% bonus plus £1,000 for successful Ofsted registration
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on children’s lives

Ethos & Culture:

• Nurturing and aspirational environment for both children and staff
• Emphasis on professional development and continuous learning
• Child-focused care, transparency, and collaboration across teams

🚫 Sponsorship is not available

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and want to join a professional, supportive team, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

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