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Childrens Home Manager

Job details
Posting date: 13 February 2026
Salary: £51,500.00 to £60,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 March 2026
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 4QB
Company: Search Consultancy LTD
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: Req/678215_1770992999

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Summary

Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on skills, experience and qualifications) plus £7,500 welcome bonus
Job Category: Residential Care
Region / Division: Central
Business Unit: Residential Care

Job Overview

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care within a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.

This role offers the opportunity to inspire young people to develop confidence, celebrate their individuality, and achieve positive outcomes that are personal to them.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a warm, welcoming residential home that provides a safe and supportive environment for children and young people.

  • Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and all relevant legislation.

  • Deliver and oversee high-quality, child-centred care that promotes positive outcomes.

  • Lead, motivate, and develop a skilled staff team, providing effective supervision, guidance, and support.

  • Manage budgets, resources, and the overall home environment efficiently and effectively.

  • Safeguard young people at all times and work in partnership with external professionals, families, and agencies.

  • Drive continuous improvement and ensure the home's Statement of Purpose is fully implemented and upheld.

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Extensive experience in children's residential care management.

  • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and safeguarding procedures.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

  • A commitment to creating a nurturing, empowering, and child-focused environment.

  • NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).

  • QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Services (or willingness to undertake this qualification).

  • Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

  • Salary up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications).

  • £7,500 welcome bonus.

  • Competitive pay rates.

  • Christmas bonus.

  • Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme.

  • Access to Tastecard, Blue Light Card, and gym discount schemes.

  • Real Living Wage employer.

  • Financial wellbeing support services.

  • Life assurance.

  • Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online learning modules, shadowing, and local induction.

  • Ongoing professional development and high-quality CPD opportunities.

  • Therapeutic training and support programme.

  • Employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential support.

  • Supportive management and leadership team focused on staff wellbeing.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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