Are you an experienced Residential Children’s Home Manager with a passion for trauma-informed, therapeutic care?
We are proud to be working in partnership with a values-driven, child-centred provider dedicated to delivering warm, nurturing and PACE-informed residential care for children and young people with complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a children’s home where relationships, emotional safety and high-quality care are at the heart of everything you do. You will play a pivotal role in creating a therapeutic environment, supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential, while leading and developing a committed residential team.

Role Overview:

• Provide strong, compassionate leadership and day-to-day operational management of the children’s home
• Create and sustain a safe, structured, family-style and therapeutic environment
• Embed and model the PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) in all aspects of care
• Lead, motivate and develop staff through supervision, training, appraisal and reflective practice
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care planning that promotes positive outcomes for each young person
• Act as, or support, the Designated Safeguarding Lead and confidently manage safeguarding concerns
• Build effective relationships with young people, families, social workers, therapists and other professionals
• Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements
• Prepare for, manage and respond to Ofsted inspections and quality assurance processes
• Manage rotas, staffing levels, budgets and resources effectively
• Promote an open culture where children’s voices are heard and valued

Requirements:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting within the last 5 years
• At least 1 year’s experience in a supervisory or management role
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and relevant legislation
• Sound knowledge of trauma, attachment and child development
• Practical experience of applying the PACE model in residential care
• Confident leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and on-call duties

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Supportive, therapeutic and child-focused organisation
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference in young people’s lives

Recruitment Timeline:
Our client is keen to appoint the right candidate promptly. The recruitment process will include an initial screening, followed by interviews for shortlisted applicants. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please submit your CV or for a confidential discussion about the role, contact Courtney on 01926 356 547 or email courtney@hamptonsresourcing.com