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Date Added: Fri 06/02/2026

Children's Home Manager

Bradford, BD1, UK
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Company: VETRO RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £70000 - £80000/annum

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Service - Bradford

Are you an experienced and compassionate leader seeking a highly impactful role within the residential care and education sector? An exciting opportunity has arisen to manage a new, single-bed children's home designed for a young person with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for launching and overseeing this specialised service, ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and person-centred environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Launch: Oversee the comprehensive setup and operational initiation of this children's residential service in the region.

Deliver Tailored Care: Develop and implement specialised care plans that address the individual needs of the young person, ensuring adherence to all safeguarding regulations.

Build an Expert Team: Recruit, lead, and develop a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional, child-centric support.

Operational Management: Manage day-to-day operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and coordinating referrals to ensure smooth service delivery.

Ensure Compliance and Safety: Maintain full compliance with Ofsted regulations and uphold the highest standards of safety, safeguarding, and therapeutic support.

Holistic Support: Collaborate with families, health professionals, and local authorities to create a comprehensive support network for the young person.

Candidate Requirements

* Proven experience as a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager within a children's residential care setting.

* A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.

* Valid UK driving licence.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary of up to £70,000.

* Generous signing bonus of £5,000 to support relocation or joining costs.

* Participation in a profit-sharing scheme.

* Full-time, permanent position offering stability and career progression.

This is an excellent chance to make a meaningful difference within a supportive organisation dedicated to high-quality care. If you are passionate about creating positive outcomes for children and young people and meet the specified qualifications, please click 'Apply'.

Our team at Vetro Recruitment will contact you to discuss this role further and explore your experience.

Final Note

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone
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