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Childrens Home Manager
Job Posted: 10 hours ago
Salary: £ 51,331 - 63,553 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Registered Manager - Children's Home (7 Bed)
Total Package: Up to £73,808
Base Salary: £51,331 - £63,553
Location: Castleford
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Working in our Children's Homes means becoming part of a young person's everyday life-being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager, you will ensure that the home provides a safe, stable and motivating environment where both staff and young people feel secure and supported.
Our 7-bed home supports young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We take a fully holistic approach, working closely with Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and wider clinical teams to create the best possible outcomes. It's a role filled with challenges, but also with the "huge small victories" that make a lasting difference.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring it remains a safe, nurturing environment.
Take ownership of Ofsted requirements and maintain high regulatory standards.
Support and lead your staff team, promoting a positive and motivated culture.
Oversee new referrals and ensure high-quality care planning.
Work collaboratively with families, local authorities and external professionals.
Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for young people.
What You Put In…
By managing the home effectively and creating a safe, stable environment, you directly help young people regain their childhood and build pathways toward a positive future. You will be contributing to one of the UK's leading specialist providers of education and care.
What We Do for You
We reward your commitment with one of the most competitive packages in the sector:
Salary & Bonuses
Base Salary: £51,331 - £63,553
Annual Bonus: 10% of salary
On-Call Bonus: £2,500 per year (approx. 10 weekends)
Attendance Allowance: £1,400
Long-Term Incentive Plan: 30% of salary accrued annually and paid as a future lump sum
Additional Benefits
Comprehensive 4-week induction through our Care Academy
7 weeks' holiday
Genuine career progression-many regional managers have progressed internally
Flexible benefits package (holiday, pension, life insurance and more)
Wellbeing support tools and employee assistance
Private Health Insurance & medical cover (including dental and optical reimbursement)
Meals provided on shift
Beautiful, well-equipped working environments
£1,000 refer-a-friend bonus
Inclusion & Belonging
We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. Our young people come from diverse communities, and our workforce reflects this so that every staff member can inspire, support and connect authentically.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, we will support you every step of the way.
What We're Looking For
Experience managing a children's home rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted
A passionate, enthusiastic and committed leader
Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (England)
Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (covered by us) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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