Children's Home Manager

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Children's Home Manager to lead a residential children's home in the Sheffield area. This position is with a well-established healthcare organisation recognised for delivering high-quality care across the UK.

The service provides a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where children and young people are encouraged to build confidence, achieve positive outcomes, and reach their full potential through individualised care and support

Key Duties

• Assist with the launch and ongoing development of a new residential children's home

• Lead, motivate, and support the staff team to deliver high standards of care

• Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding legislation, and relevant care standards

• Develop effective working relationships with families, local authorities, and partner agencies

• Participate in recruitment, induction, training, supervision, and performance management of staff

• Support the effective management of budgets, resources, and day-to-day operations

• Foster a positive, child-focused environment that promotes safety, stability, and personal development

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working within a residential childcare setting

• Good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the needs of vulnerable children and young people

• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills with the ability to inspire others

• Committed to delivering high-quality care and keen to further develop a career in residential childcare management

Essential Requirements -

Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (Children and Young People or an equivalent qualification). Candidates currently working towards a Level 5 qualification, or willing to undertake it, are encouraged to apply

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £52,000–£55,000 per annum, depending on experience - Pay frequency is monthly

• Full-time permanent position working day shifts

• Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing professional development

• Funded Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification where required

• Support from an experienced and approachable senior management team

• Opportunity to play a key role in establishing a new, high-quality residential service

• Excellent employee benefits including additional annual leave, company pension, free parking, health and wellbeing support, staff events, casual dress, and discounted or complimentary meals

Reference

7371JC

To apply for this opportunity, please call 0121 638 0567 or email your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk.

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