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Children's Home Manager
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
Registered Manager – 2x Bed Therapeutic Children’s Home – Potential for Dual Registration in the future.
Location: South Manchester
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Depending on Experience & Bonus Scheme
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
We believe healing happens in relationships. As our Registered Manager, you’ll lead with heart, build a culture of emotional safety, and shape a home where children can recover, grow, and thrive.
Rooted in the principles of PACE Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy and Dyadic Developmental Practice DDP, our work is grounded in the belief that connection, trust, and compassion are at the centre of all meaningful care.
About Us
We are a therapeutic and child-centred company with a deep commitment to relational care. We support children who have experienced complex trauma, and we do this by building teams who understand the power of attuned, nurturing relationships. We don’t just talk about therapeutic care—we live it, every day.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will need:
* Full UK Driver’s Licence
* Take full operational and regulatory responsibility for the children’s home
* Lead with therapeutic intent, embedding PACE and DDP throughout the home
* Build and support a strong, values-driven team culture
* Ensure children’s emotional and developmental needs are met through relational care
* Promote outstanding outcomes through individualised care planning and trauma-informed practice
* Deliver reflective supervision and model emotionally intelligent leadership
* Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and contribute to continuous service improvement
* Work closely with families, professionals, and external partners to ensure a wraparound approach
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a visionary and grounded leader who:
* Has at least 4 years of residential childcare experience, including previous management role - Ofsted rated Good and Above for 2x years.
* Holds the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent
* Has a strong understanding of trauma, attachment, and child development
* Is committed to DDP-informed care and the PACE model
* Can lead with both compassion and accountability
* Willingness to Dual register across 2x 2 bed homes.
* Values co-regulation, reflective practice, and a child-first culture
* Can inspire, develop, and hold a team through both challenge and change
* Is confident working with regulators and committed to achieving Outstanding outcomes
What We Offer
* A unique opportunity to shape and lead a therapeutic home from a place of values and vision
* Ongoing training in DDP and trauma-informed practice
* Access to therapeutic consultation and reflective supervision
* Support from a senior leadership team who believe in relationship-based care
* Career progression within a growing, ethically driven organisation
* A culture that prioritises staff wellbeing as much as children's healingBefore You Apply
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