Children's Home Manager
Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
£55000 - £60000 per annum
Expiry date:13 Aug 2026
Start date:15 May 2026
Children’s Homes
Children’s Home Manager 📍 Location: Gloucester
💰 Salary: £53,000 – £57,000 per annum (depending on experience)
➕ Plus On-Call Allowance
🕒 Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
About the Role We are looking for an experienced and passionate Children’s Home Manager to lead and manage a residential children’s home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support for young people.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and positive environment where children and young people can thrive and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
📩 Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
💰 Salary: £53,000 – £57,000 per annum (depending on experience)
➕ Plus On-Call Allowance
🕒 Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
About the Role We are looking for an experienced and passionate Children’s Home Manager to lead and manage a residential children’s home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support for young people.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and positive environment where children and young people can thrive and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the children’s home
- Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Regulations
- Lead, motivate, and support the staff team to deliver outstanding care
- Promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people at all times
- Develop care plans, risk assessments, and support strategies tailored to individual needs
- Manage staffing, supervision, training, and performance management
- Build positive relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
- Drive continuous improvement and work towards achieving positive inspection outcomes
- Participate in the on-call rota as required
- Previous experience in a management role within residential childcare
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practices
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to manage and support teams effectively
- Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
- Competitive salary of £53,000 – £57,000 depending on experience
- Additional on-call allowance
- Supportive working environment
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- Ongoing training and professional development
📩 Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
