This is a unique opportunity to be part of something from the very beginning.

As we open our first Children's Residential Home, we are looking for a driven and values-led Residential Manager who will be instrumental in establishing a high-quality, compliant, and nurturing service. This role is central to the success of the home and will involve close partnership working with Ofsted, local authorities, and external professionals, ensuring the service meets and exceeds regulatory standards.

You will have the autonomy to lead, build a strong team, and embed a culture of safety, care, and continuous improvement and oversee the registration, development, and operation of our first Ofsted-regulated residential home.

To manage the children's home setting for 11-18 year old looked after children, delivering a crucial role to promote safeguarding and wellbeing for the children and staff you will be working with.

Supervise a team of staff who will be working within the home you will be responsible for ensuring the team provide a trauma perceptive approach to caring for children.

If you are passionate about young people and changing lives focusing on developing skill confidence and resilience to children transitioning into adult hood then please continue reading.

Here are 10 reasons to apply for the role -

* Be a Champion for Children

Lead with safeguarding at the heart of everything you do, ensuring every child feels safe, protected, and heard.

* Change Lives Through Care Planning

Create personalised, SMART care plans that unlock each child's strengths, goals, and future potential.

* Build Powerful Relationships

Lead meaningful keyworking that builds trust, confidence, and real progress—whether through deep conversations or everyday moments.

* Prepare Young People for Independence

Empower children with vital life skills, from budgeting and cooking to self-care and job readiness.

* Lead with Compassion

Provide trauma-informed emotional support that helps children heal, grow resilient, and thrive.

* Be Their Voice

Advocate fiercely for children and connect them with the right services, professionals, and opportunities.

* Lead Calmly in Challenging Moments

Confidently manage incidents and behaviour with professionalism, care, and child-centred decision-making.

* Step Up in a Crisis

Be a trusted leader during critical moments, working alongside multi-agency partners to keep everyone safe.

* Inspire and Support Your Team

Lead, supervise, and develop a dedicated staff team who share your passion for making a difference.

* Grow as a Professional Leader

Invest in continuous learning, leadership development, and best practice to deliver outstanding care.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

* Casual dress

* Company pension

* Employee mentoring programme

* Free parking

* Health & wellbeing programme