Jobs, fresher vacancy - Children's Home Manager • Warfield

Company: Charles Hunter Associates

Warfield

Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready for a new challenge? Lead a brand-new local authority children's home and make a real impact by shaping the home, leading a skilled team, and supporting children using trauma-informed and PACE approaches. I am recruiting exclusively for a Registered Manager for this new children's home. This full-time permanent role is suitable for experienced Registered Managers. Salary £54,495 - £60,669 + on-call pay Location Reading Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK. Responsibilities: * Lead the daily operations of the children's home * Recruit, train, and manage the care team * Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care using PACE approaches * Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted requirements * Manage resources, budgets, and rostering * Support matching of children to the home, ensuring a nurturing, child-focused environment * Participate in on-call rota Requirements: * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare (or equivalent) * Proven experience as a Registered Manager in children's residential care * Experience achieving and maintaining Ofsted ratings of Good or Outstanding * Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and quality assurance * Experience supporting children with complex needs, mental health, or neurodiverse needs * Positive, child-led approach with excellent leadership and team management skills * UK driving licence (manual) and willingness to drive home's vehicle or own car To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Laura.