• Oversee the day-to-day management of the 4-bed home, ensuring high-quality care that promotes young people's rights and meets organisational policies and Ofsted regulations.

• Lead a team of care workers to deliver relationship-based, anti-discriminatory care that supports the physical, psychological, emotional, and social development of young people.

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems, maintaining accurate records for young people and staff.

• Manage admissions and discharges, liaising with commissioners and referral managers to ensure smooth transitions.

• Drive service development, innovating new approaches to childcare and contributing to the organisation's senior team.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, safeguarding procedures, and equal opportunities practices.

• Recruit, induct, supervise, and appraise staff, overseeing continuous professional development and mandatory training.

• Manage the service budget, financial transactions, and maintenance of the home's premises and equipment.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with external agencies, professionals, and the community to promote the home positively.

• Participate in on-call duties and, if required, undertake sleep-in shifts to cover shortfalls.

• Essential: Experience managing a team in a children's residential care setting.

• Essential: Comprehensive knowledge of child protection, safeguarding procedures, and relevant legislation, including Ofsted SCCIF and The Children Act 1989.

• Essential: Holds or is working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and Young People's Management) or equivalent.

• Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with young people, colleagues, and external agencies.

• Strong understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people and a commitment to trauma-informed care.

• Enthusiastic, resilient, and flexible leader with high standards of safe working practice.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect boundaries, and promote equal opportunities.

• Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to appropriate transport (business insurance required if using own vehicle).

• Willingness to participate in on-call duties and occasional sleep-in shifts.

• Competitive salary of up to £55,800, including:
  • £3,000 Bonus for an Outstanding Ofsted Report.

  • Full Occupancy Bonus of £400 per month.

  • On-Call Payments: £25 weekday, £35 weekends.

• Generous 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays (33 days total).

• Petrol allowance for use of own vehicle (with proof of business insurance).

• Pension scheme aligned with organisational and government guidelines.

• Career progression opportunities within a values-driven organisation.

• Fully funded enhanced DBS check.

• Supportive environment with a focus on fostering appropriate relationships and emotional resilience for young people.

• Opportunity to shape a brand-new home and contribute to its ethos and future development.

• Commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, offering veteran-friendly policies, a Veterans Peer Support Network, and guaranteed interviews for service personnel meeting role criteria.

Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.