Children's Home Manager

Are you an experienced Deputy Manager looking to step up into a Residential Manager role, or a Registered Manager ready for a new challenge? Lead a skilled team in a children’s home rated Outstanding by Ofsted and make a real impact with your leadership and experience.

Charles Hunter Associates are working exclusively with a national provider of children’s residential services to recruit a Children’s Home Manager for an Outstanding home supporting a young person with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This full-time permanent role pays £48,000 plus bonuses and does not offer sponsorship. This position is suitable for an experienced Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager looking to step up. Salary £48,000 plus bonuses Location Doncaster

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK.

Responsibilities:

Manage an Ofsted Outstanding residential children’s home

Lead a child-focused staff team and ensure high standards of care

Oversee safeguarding, compliance, and Ofsted requirements

Drive positive outcomes and maintain a child-led environment

Meet performance targets including occupancy and Ofsted bonuses

Requirements:

Previous Ofsted Registered Manager experience or at least 3 years’ Deputy Manager experience

QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management

Strong knowledge of children’s social care legislation, Ofsted frameworks, and safeguarding

Positive, child-led approach with excellent leadership and team management skills

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Laura at Charles Hunter Associates.