Children's Home Manager

Posting date:	15 December 2025
Salary:	£55,000 to £61,000 per year
Additional salary information:	Additional On call salary
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 January 2026
Location:	Reading, Berkshire, RG12 1AA
Company:	Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	LH00RMRDG_1765810674

Summary

Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready for a new challenge? Lead a brand-new local authority children's home and make a real impact by shaping the home, leading a skilled team, and supporting children using trauma-informed and PACE approaches. I am recruiting exclusively for a Registered Manager for this new children's home. This full-time permanent role is suitable for experienced Registered Managers. Salary £54,495 - £60,669 + on-call pay Location Reading

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK.

Responsibilities:

* Lead the daily operations of the children's home
* Recruit, train, and manage the care team
* Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care using PACE approaches
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted requirements
* Manage resources, budgets, and rostering
* Support matching of children to the home, ensuring a nurturing, child-focused environment
* Participate in on-call rota

Requirements:

* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Proven experience as a Registered Manager in children's residential care
* Experience achieving and maintaining Ofsted ratings of Good or Outstanding
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and quality assurance
* Experience supporting children with complex needs, mental health, or neurodiverse needs
* Positive, child-led approach with excellent leadership and team management skills
* UK driving licence (manual) and willingness to drive home's vehicle or own car

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Laura.

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