*About the Role*
We’re looking for a confident, experienced leader to manage *two children’s residential homes* supporting young people with *emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)*.
You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of both homes, ensuring they meet the highest standards of care, compliance, and safety while leading, mentoring, and developing your teams.
This is a *senior leadership role* ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys strategic oversight, and is passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives.
*Key Responsibilities*
* Provide strong, trauma-informed leadership across two homes using the *PACE model*.
* Oversee compliance with *Ofsted regulations*, safeguarding, and all statutory standards.
* Lead on recruitment, supervision, and team performance across both locations.
* Ensure placement and health plans are completed and maintained to a high standard.
* Manage budgets, rotas, and financial reporting for both homes.
* Build positive relationships with young people, families, local authorities, and professionals.
* Support staff on-the-ground during challenging situations and model best practice.
* Conduct audits, inspections, and *Regulation 45* reporting.
*What We Offer*
* Up to *£10,000 in performance-based bonuses*.
* *Company-funded Level 5 Diploma* (if not already achieved).
* Genuine career progression – over *50% of our managers are promoted from within*.
* Structured onboarding, shadowing, and 1-to-1 support.
* Therapeutic and trauma-informed training built into every role.
* Beautiful, well-maintained homes with generous budgets for young people’s needs.
* *Employee Assistance Programme* offering 24/7 confidential wellbeing support.
* Supportive leadership team focused on *staff wellbeing and work-life balance*.
*What You Need*
* Proven experience managing a children’s residential home (*dual-site experience preferred*).
* Minimum *2 years* in a senior role within residential childcare.
* Experience supporting young people with *EBD and trauma*.
* *Level 5 Diploma* in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or enrolled).
* *Level 3 Diploma* in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* In-depth understanding of *Looked After Children (LAC)* procedures and safeguarding.
* Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* *Full UK driving licence.*
*How to Apply*
Ready to take the next step?
Email your CV to *recruitment@care-ss.com*
All positions are subject to *enhanced DBS checks* and thorough safer recruitment processes.
We are proudly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Experience:
* managing a children’s residential home: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (preferred)
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred)
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* DBS on Update Service (preferred)
Work Location: In person
