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Children’s Residential Home Manager
Location: New Milton, Hampshire
Salary: £50,(Apply online only) – £55,(Apply online only) DOE
Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week
Service: 2 x 2-Bed EBD Children’s Homes
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to oversee the operation of two 2-bed EBD children’s homes, located approximately one mile apart in the New Milton area.
This opportunity would suit either an established Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager looking to step up, provided they already hold their Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of both homes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and full compliance with all relevant legislation and Ofsted requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of both children’s homes
Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015)
Promote positive outcomes and high standards of emotional and physical care for young people
Develop and maintain effective care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices
Build positive relationships with young people, families, professionals, and external agencies
Provide strong leadership, motivation, and development to the staff teams
Conduct supervisions, appraisals, and performance management
Lead recruitment and ensure robust safer recruitment practices are followed
Oversee staff training and development to ensure high-quality practice
Monitor incidents, identify lessons learned, and implement service improvements
Manage budgets, resources, and ensure the homes remain safe and well maintained
Participate in the on-call rota and provide leadership support when required
Ensure policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards are fully implemented
Requirements
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (Essential)
Previous experience within children’s residential care
Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures
Experience supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve positive outcomes
Full UK Driving Licence preferred
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary of £50,(Apply online only) – £55,(Apply online only) DOE
Opportunity to manage small therapeutic homes with strong support
Career progression opportunities
Supportive senior leadership structure
Ongoing training and professional development
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