Childrens Home Manager

We’re proud to be working in partnership with a leading care provider to recruit a Children’s Home Manager for a small, well-established 2-bed EBD home in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior or Deputy Manager ready to take their first step into registration - with a strong Deputy and an experienced, committed team already in place.

Role: Registered Home Manager – Children’s Residential Care
Salary: up to £42000
Bonus: 5k Welcome Bonus + 21% Annual Performance Bonus
Annual Leave: 32 days including Bank Holidays
Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:
You’ll lead a dedicated team supporting two boys (aged 14 and 15), both in long-term placements. The home is committed to providing consistent, therapeutic care that promotes growth, recovery and lasting positive outcomes.

With a strong ethos of inspiring, encouraging, and supporting young people to achieve great things, you’ll be instrumental in creating a nurturing environment where children can lead happy, healthy and successful lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
• Build strong, therapeutic relationships with young people, fostering trust and resilience.
• Mentor and develop the staff team, overseeing training, performance, and development.
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding, regulatory and legislative standards.
• Oversee budgets, resources and service development in line with organisational goals.
• Work flexibly, including participating in the on-call rota as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a residential children’s care setting at a senior level.
• Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards).
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and The Children Act 1989.
• Budget and financial oversight experience.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: Up to £42,000
• Welcome Bonus: £5,000
• Annual Bonus: 21% of annual salary
• Annual Leave: 32 days including bank holidays
• Training & Career Progression: Ongoing development and clear pathways to senior leadership
• Pension Scheme & Wellbeing Support
• DBS paid for & regular renewals covered
• Staff referral scheme – £500 shared bonus
• Blue Light Card and HAPI App discounts
• Veteran-friendly employer with guaranteed interview scheme for ex-service personnel

Ready to make a difference in the lives of young people?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat. We’re here to support you every step of the way.