Children’s Home Manager

*Children’s Home Manager EBD**Location: *Salisbury*Salary*: Up to £60,000 + Bonus*OTE:* £70,000*About the Service*We’re looking for a Registered Manager to run our 4 bed residential service for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).We are seeking an experienced and passionate *Registered Manager* to lead the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and positive outcomes […]

*Children’s Home Manager EBD*
*Location: *Salisbury
*Salary*: Up to £60,000 + Bonus
*OTE:* £70,000
*About the Service*
We’re looking for a Registered Manager to run our 4 bed residential service for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
We are seeking an experienced and passionate *Registered Manager* to lead the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and positive outcomes for young people.
*Requirements*
* Minimum 3 years’ experience working within an Ofsted-registered children’s home in a managerial position.
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards it).
* Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.
* Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and behaviour support strategies.
* Full UK driving licence preferred.
*Key Responsibilities*
* Act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted, ensuring full regulatory compliance at all times.
* Lead the home in delivering high-quality, child-centred care aligned with individual care plans and statutory guidance.
* Ensure the home consistently meets or exceeds Ofsted’s *“Good” or “Outstanding”* ratings.
* Manage all aspects of the home’s *operations, budgeting, and administration*.
* Maintain effective relationships with placing authorities, social workers, families, and external professionals.
* Implement and review policies and procedures to promote best practice and continuous improvement.
* Take overall responsibility for *safeguarding and promoting the welfare* of children.
* Ensure accurate recording, reporting, and monitoring of incidents, care plans, and outcomes.
* Foster a positive, nurturing culture where both staff and young people can thrive.
* Develop and implement strategies for service growth and improvement in line with the organisation’s values.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sabbatical
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person