Children's Home Manager
| Posting date: | 23 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £66,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | SK7 5LD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-53570-20726 |
Summary
Children's Home Manager
£66,000 OTE
5 BED EBD
Stockport
Are you a compassionate and experienced leader in residential childcare? We’re seeking a Children’s Home Manager to take the reins of an already established and fully operational 5-bed EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) home in Stockport.
This is your opportunity to make an immediate impact—guiding an existing team and supporting children who are already living in the home—while being backed by a trusted and reputable care provider.
About the Role:
You’ll take full responsibility for managing the home, ensuring it continues to meet the highest standards of care, compliance, and therapeutic support. You’ll inspire and develop a committed team and help shape positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.
What They Offer:
£66,000 On-Target Earnings
Competitive base salary + achievable performance bonuses
Generous annual leave
Ongoing training and career development
Supportive, values-led senior leadership
A stable, established home where you can truly make a difference
Key Responsibilities:
Managing the day-to-day operations of a 5-bed EBD children’s home
Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted and all regulatory standards
Supporting and safeguarding the welfare of children already placed in the home
Leading and developing a child-focused, trauma-informed care team
Driving a culture of excellence, care, and continuous improvement
Building strong partnerships with local authorities and external professionals
They Are Looking For:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years’ management experience in a children’s residential setting
A deep understanding of safeguarding, child development, and EBD support
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
A child-centred, resilient, and proactive mindset
To apply, please submit your CV OR call Tom at Purosearch on 01904570050