Children's Home Manager
CV-LibraryNorth WestpermanentPosted: 26 June 2026
Apply NowWe are seeking experienced Registered Children’s Home Managers (Level 5 qualified) to lead and manage homes, roles available in Chester, Warrington and Holywell. The successful candidate will ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing, and development‑focused environment for the young person in placement.
This role offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional care while progressing your own professional development. You’ll benefit from a structured commission scheme, ongoing accredited training, and a supportive leadership team committed to your growth.
Role Responsibilities
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Leadership & Team Management - Oversee daily operations, staff performance, and service quality across the home.
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Regulatory Compliance - Ensure full adherence to Ofsted standards and all statutory requirements.
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Safeguarding & Welfare - Maintain robust safeguarding practices and promote the emotional and physical well‑being of the young person.
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Care Planning - Lead on personalised care plans, risk assessments, and progression pathways.
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Development & Progression - Drive positive outcomes for young people and support staff development within the service.
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (Children and/or Adults).
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Minimum 24 months’ experience in a residential childcare setting, including supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
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Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks and safeguarding legislation.
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Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff teams within a therapeutic, child‑centred environment.
Benefits Package
* Employee referral scheme.
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Mileage reimbursement for business travel.
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Commission structure.
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Paid specialist training and continuous professional development.
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Funded qualifications up to Level 7 (Senior Leadership).
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Free private healthcare.
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Regular mentoring, coaching, and upskilling opportunities.
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Support from internal recruitment, mobilisation, quality, and compliance teams.
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Clear pathways for career progression
This role offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional care while progressing your own professional development. You’ll benefit from a structured commission scheme, ongoing accredited training, and a supportive leadership team committed to your growth.
Role Responsibilities
*
Leadership & Team Management - Oversee daily operations, staff performance, and service quality across the home.
*
Regulatory Compliance - Ensure full adherence to Ofsted standards and all statutory requirements.
*
Safeguarding & Welfare - Maintain robust safeguarding practices and promote the emotional and physical well‑being of the young person.
*
Care Planning - Lead on personalised care plans, risk assessments, and progression pathways.
*
Development & Progression - Drive positive outcomes for young people and support staff development within the service.
Required Qualifications & Experience
*
Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (Children and/or Adults).
*
Minimum 24 months’ experience in a residential childcare setting, including supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
*
Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks and safeguarding legislation.
*
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff teams within a therapeutic, child‑centred environment.
Benefits Package
* Employee referral scheme.
*
Mileage reimbursement for business travel.
*
Commission structure.
*
Paid specialist training and continuous professional development.
*
Funded qualifications up to Level 7 (Senior Leadership).
*
Free private healthcare.
*
Regular mentoring, coaching, and upskilling opportunities.
*
Support from internal recruitment, mobilisation, quality, and compliance teams.
*
Clear pathways for career progression