Residential Home Manager

Registered Children's Home Manager

Salary: Up to £53,500 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Location: Cumbria

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced and compassionate leader ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people?

Do you want to work in a stunning rural setting in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside?

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a well-established residential children's home, which includes a 28-day response placement specialising in outdoor activities. The service is dual registered with Ofsted and AALA and has a strong reputation for delivering positive outcomes for young people.

The home benefits from excellent staff retention, well-embedded routines, and consistently achieves Good or Outstanding ratings across all areas. This is an opportunity to join a thriving service with a stable, supportive team already in place. This role would suit someone who is passionate about child-centred, therapeutic care and is ready to take the next meaningful step in their leadership career.

We're unable to offer sponsorship on this role, so we would require you to have the right to work in the UK for this role, as well as experience working in children's residential care.

The Role

You will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. You'll lead, motivate, and develop a skilled staff team while ensuring children receive consistent, high-quality support tailored to their individual needs.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience as a Senior Residential Care Worker or Deputy Manager
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards)
• Experience of, or a strong understanding of, AALA requirements
• Full UK manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• A flexible, resilient approach with strong leadership and communication skills
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What's on Offer

• Fully paid 2-week induction, including Level 3 First Aid
• Free access to UK holiday homes in multiple coastal locations
• All compliance and DBS checks fully funded, including DBS Update Service
• Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing support for you and your family
• Blue Light Card and additional employee discount schemes
• Generous referral bonus scheme
• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
• Access to an extensive CPD-accredited online training hub with 800+ specialist courses

If you're an experienced residential care leader looking for a rewarding role in a beautiful setting, I'd be keen to discuss this opportunity with you contact Leah at Chase Medical today! You can do so by clicking apply now, or sending your CV to leah.beard@chase-medical.com

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