Registered Children's Home Manager

A specialist, values-led children’s care provider is seeking experienced Registered Children’s Home Managers to lead high-impact residential homes in the Carlisle area.

This role is perfect for a compassionate, resilient leader who believe in trauma-responsive care and want to make a real, life-changing difference for young people.

The services are small, specialist, and designed for high-quality, individualised care, offering stability, therapeutic relationships, and structured support for children who have experienced significant trauma.

As a Registered Children’s Home Manager, you will enjoy real autonomy to shape care, supported by a collaborative senior team and strong multi-agency partnerships that help achieve exceptional outcomes.

You will also work closely with external professionals, ensuring holistic, child-centred support that empowers every young person to heal and grow.

This is a permanent, full-time leadership role with meaningful opportunities for career development.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Deputy Children’s Home Managers looking for the nest step!

 

What Makes This Role Special

Lead therapeutic homes designed to support one child at a time with high-quality, personalised care.Be part of an organisation where decisions directly impact children’s healing and long-term outcomes.Work in a culture that values relationships, consistency and trauma-informed practice.Benefit from extensive training, coaching and clear career pathways within a growing organisation.

Person Specification

Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce (or actively working towards)Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicleStrong understanding of Children’s Homes regulations, standards and quality frameworksExcellent leadership, communication and team-development skillsChild-centred, resilient and committed to trauma-responsive practice

Benefits

33 days holiday plus loyalty days at 2 and 5 yearsMonday–Friday schedule with flexibility where requiredPrivate medical insurance, 24/7 GP access, Medicash, dental/optical cashback and gym discountsReferral bonuses and monthly recognition awardsHelp with relocation allowance up to £8,000*Pension and life assurance (2× salary)Exclusive retail and lifestyle discountsComprehensive training, coaching and professional development opportunities