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Children’s Home Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 49,150 - 49,150 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Billinge, St. Helens
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Opportunity: Children’s Home Manager
We are seeking an experienced Children’s Home Manager to join a well-established provider in Leaving Care & Fostering, now expanding into Residential Children’s Care. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the culture of a new home, lead a dedicated team, and support children and young people in achieving their unique aspirations. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £49,150 per year and is available for immediate start.
Key Details:
* Location: Billinge, Merseyside
* Home: A new 4 bedded residential children’s home focused on supporting children and young people’s unique journeys.
* Role Overview: Assist the Responsible Individual in developing and managing a Registered Children’s Home, ensuring compliance with Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Care Standards Act 2000, and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015. Safeguard children, promote their welfare, and protect them from harm. Lead and develop staff, supervise the Deputy Manager, maintain records, manage budgets, rotas, and on-call schedules. Coordinate admissions/discharges, liaise with Social Workers, GPs, education staff, parents/carers, commissioning partners, police, LSCB, and Ofsted. Ensure high professional standards, effective team communication, regular staff meetings, and a well-maintained facility.
* Career Growth: Shape a new service with potential for advancement within the residential provision.
Essential Requirements:
* Qualification & Experience: Certificate of Higher Education or equivalent (preferred); at least 1 year of leadership and children’s home experience (preferred). Experience managing a registered children’s home and achieving Ofsted compliance is highly desirable.
* Skills & Commitment: Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills to deliver high-quality care. Dedication to safeguarding, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
* Passion & Licence: Passion for supporting children’s goals; valid driving licence (preferred).
Support & Benefits:
* Team & Development: Collaborate with a dynamic team, supported by the Responsible Individual and external professionals. Access training and career progression opportunities.
* Compensation & Benefits: £49,150 salary, company pension, private medical insurance, life insurance, health & wellbeing programme, store discounts, free/on-site parking, and company events.
* Schedule: Monday to Friday, providing a balanced work-life structure.
This role is ideal for a passionate and experienced Children’s Home Manager eager to lead a new residential home, shape its culture, and make a lasting impact on children’s lives. If you meet the requirements and are excited, please either apply or call Belmont Recruitment. Alternatively, if you do know of anyone that may be interested then do let us know, as if they are successful, you will be entitled to a £250 referral bonusBefore You Apply
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