Children Home Manager

Children's Home Manager
Location: Morecambe
Setting: Solo EBD Placement
Salary: £47,000 to £55,000 per annum + £8,500 bonus scheme

Our client, a reputable provider of children's residential care, is seeking a dedicated Children's Home Manager for their Morecambe EBD home.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a well-established home, making a real difference in young people's lives.

What you'll be doing:
* Leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with Ofsted regulations
* Overseeing staff, fostering a positive team environment, and supporting their professional development
* Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people, including the ability to perform restraints if required
* Managing budgets, maintaining home standards, and achieving KPIs such as good Ofsted reports and staying within budget
* Building strong relationships with young people, families, and external agencies

What you'll bring:
* Experience in a leadership role within children's residential care, ideally over two years as a Deputy Manager or similar
* At least five years working in children's residential settings under Ofsted
* Proven ability to manage a home independently, with a good understanding of regulatory requirements
* Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or working towards it)
* Level 3 CYP qualification
* Valid driver's licence

This role offers a competitive salary, an attractive bonus scheme, and the chance to lead a dedicated team in a supportive environment.

If you're passionate about making a difference and meet the criteria, we'd love to hear from you!