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Location: Alton, Hampshire Salary: £54,600 £59,500 per annum + bonuses Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Hours: Full-time with on-call responsibilities About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Childrens Home Registered Manager to lead and inspire a residential team delivering high-quality, therapeutic care click apply for full job details

We are looking to recruit a Children's Home Registered Manager for a Home in Goole, Yorkshire. The role of the Registered Manager is to provide leadership and be the appropriate role model for all employees. It involves being accountable for a residential setting. The Registered Manager will be expected to ensure that standards are achieved and maintained through the implementation of policies and procedures. The Registered Manager must be able to: Manage the home to ensure it meets the standards as expected Ensure the home is staffed adequately by managing the team to include daily rota management, holiday requests, absence cover, attendance at training and sessional bank. An excellent standard of care is provided, where positive routines are established and maintained and their individual needs are always taken into account. Health & Safety regulations are fully observed, alongside any other relevant legislation and responsibility is taken to ensure they are implemented within your home. Confidentiality is always kept including that around residents, employees, systems and procedures, both during and after employment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Refresh Recruitment does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License Title: Children's Home Registered Manager Location: Goole, Yorkshire Salary: £55-70K DOE Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 days of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received.

OFSTED Registered Residential Child Care Manager Berwick-Upon-Tweed £60,000 + excellent benefits Full-time A leading, award-winning residential childcare provider is opening a brand-new therapeutic children's home in England - and we're looking for an exceptional Registered Manager to lead it. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new service from day one , supported by an experienced senior leadership team and backed by an organisation known for outstanding, trauma-informed care. Relocation package will also be provided for the successful candidate. What you'll do: Lead and manage a new Ofsted-registered children's home Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations & Quality Standards Build, inspire, and develop a high-performing staff team Deliver therapeutic, child-centred care that changes lives Manage operations, staffing, budgets, and multi-agency partnerships What you'll bring: Level 5 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent) Minimum 2 years' management experience in a children's home (Deputy Managers will be considered) Strong knowledge of Ofsted & safeguarding A values-based leadership style and passion for high-quality care What's on offer: £60,000 salary Performance-related pay up to £6,000 Enhanced annual leave Private medical, dental & optical insurance Car allowance + free on-site parking Employee Assistance Programme Candidates must be able to commute or plan to relocate to Berwick-Upon-Tweed . If you're ready to lead a new home, create a positive culture, and make a lifelong impact on children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

OFSTED Registered Residential Child Care Manager Berwick-Upon-Tweed £60,000 + excellent benefits Full-time A leading, award-winning residential childcare provider is opening a brand-new therapeutic children's home in England - and we're looking for an exceptional Registered Manager to lead it. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new service from day one , supported by an experienced senior leadership team and backed by an organisation known for outstanding, trauma-informed care. Relocation package will also be provided for the successful candidate. What you'll do: Lead and manage a new Ofsted-registered children's home Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations & Quality Standards Build, inspire, and develop a high-performing staff team Deliver therapeutic, child-centred care that changes lives Manage operations, staffing, budgets, and multi-agency partnerships What you'll bring: Level 5 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent) Minimum 2 years' management experience in a children's home (Deputy Managers will be considered) Strong knowledge of Ofsted & safeguarding A values-based leadership style and passion for high-quality care What's on offer: £60,000 salary Performance-related pay up to £6,000 Enhanced annual leave Private medical, dental & optical insurance Car allowance + free on-site parking Employee Assistance Programme Candidates must be able to commute or plan to relocate to Berwick-Upon-Tweed . If you're ready to lead a new home, create a positive culture, and make a lifelong impact on children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

OFSTED Registered Residential Child Care Manager Berwick-Upon-Tweed £60,000 + excellent benefits Full-time A leading, award-winning residential childcare provider is opening a brand-new therapeutic children's home in England - and we're looking for an exceptional Registered Manager to lead it. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new service from day one , supported by an experienced senior leadership team and backed by an organisation known for outstanding, trauma-informed care. Relocation package will also be provided for the successful candidate. What you'll do: Lead and manage a new Ofsted-registered children's home Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations & Quality Standards Build, inspire, and develop a high-performing staff team Deliver therapeutic, child-centred care that changes lives Manage operations, staffing, budgets, and multi-agency partnerships What you'll bring: Level 5 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent) Minimum 2 years' management experience in a children's home (Deputy Managers will be considered) Strong knowledge of Ofsted & safeguarding A values-based leadership style and passion for high-quality care What's on offer: £60,000 salary Performance-related pay up to £6,000 Enhanced annual leave Private medical, dental & optical insurance Car allowance + free on-site parking Employee Assistance Programme Candidates must be able to commute or plan to relocate to Berwick-Upon-Tweed . If you're ready to lead a new home, create a positive culture, and make a lifelong impact on children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Rockwood House is a CrossReach residential children's service providing a safe, stable and nurturing home for children and young people. The service takes a relational and trauma-aware approach, supporting children to build trust, experience consistency and develop positive, lasting relationships. As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you will combine direct, relationship-based care with a senior, practice-leading role within the team. You will support the Service Manager in maintaining high standards of care, modelling therapeutic approaches and providing day-to-day guidance to colleagues. This is a hands-on role where you will lead by example and help create a calm, structured and reflective environment for children and young people. What your day could involve Providing nurturing, trauma-aware care to children and young people Acting as a senior presence on shift and a positive role model for colleagues Holding keyworker responsibilities, including care planning, risk assessments and reviews Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour using agreed approaches Leading individual and group work to meet identified needs and outcomes Supporting and mentoring staff, including induction and ongoing development Working in partnership with families and external professionals Maintaining high-quality records, reports and documentation Contributing to service development, quality assurance and team meetings Working a rota that includes evenings, weekends and sleepovers About you You are an experienced residential childcare professional with a calm, reflective and confident approach. You will be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and hold, or be working towards, the required qualifications including HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3. You have a strong understanding of trauma and attachment-informed practice and are confident supporting others to develop their skills. You will hold a full manual driving licence and be confident driving manual vehicles as part of your role. This post is subject to PVG membership and has an occupational requirement to work within and uphold CrossReach's Christian ethos. Why join us A senior role with real influence on practice and team culture Structured induction and ongoing specialist training Regular supervision and professional support Opportunities to develop leadership skills and further qualifications The chance to work within a values-led organisation making a real difference Ready to take the next step? If you are ready to move into a senior role and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people at Rockwood House, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join CrossReach in supporting children and young people to thrive. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others. Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most. But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ's name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. As we do our work in Christ's name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration. We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlist

Children's Home Manager Location: Ashton-under-Lyne (4 children, EBD/Mild LD) Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 plus Ofsted bonus and performance-related pay Hours: 40 per week, flexible rota including evenings, weekends and sleeping-in duties What we offer Competitive salary with performance-related pay and Ofsted bonus. Health and lifestyle programmes, professional development opportunities including NVQ and therapeutic/clinical qualifications. 24/7 HR and management support. Opportunities for career growth within the company. Auto-enrolment into company pension, 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and mileage reimbursement. About Stepping Stones Children's Homes Stepping Stones Children's Homes is a respected provider of residential care across the UK, dedicated to delivering safe, nurturing, and high-quality placements for children and young people. We focus on achieving the best outcomes through individualised care, therapeutic support, and a strong, motivated team. With a commitment to staff development and innovation, we provide extensive training, clinical and therapeutic guidance, and 24/7 management support. The role We are looking for a dedicated Registered Manager to lead our Home, providing medium to long-term placements where this is the most suitable intervention. This is a vital role requiring strong leadership, practical childcare expertise, and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for every child. Responsibilities include: Lead and manage the Home in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2001 and National Minimum Standards 2002. Deliver high-quality care, shaping the Home's Statement of Purpose and ensuring staff uphold the highest standards. Line manage Deputy Manager, Team Leaders, and Residential Care Workers, including supervision, mentoring, appraisals, and development. Coordinate staff rotas and ensure appropriate cover for childcare needs at all times. Develop service initiatives, manage budgets, and oversee quality assurance to deliver value for money. Liaise with families, regulatory bodies, external agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams to safeguard and promote children's well-being. Ensure Health and Safety compliance and maintain a safe, clean, and well-equipped environment. Requirements Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care Services (Children and Young People's Residential Management) or willingness to achieve within three years. Significant experience in residential childcare, ideally as a Registered Manager for at least one year. Proven leadership, staff supervision, and budget management skills. Knowledge of Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding, care planning, and risk management. Emotional resilience, integrity, flexibility, creativity, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Fitness and availability to manage the Home effectively, including on-call duties and occasional support for other Homes. This Registered Manager role requires Ofsted/CSSIW registration approval, an enhanced DBS check, and a commitment to the long-term well-being of children and young people. Candidates must demonstrate leadership, practical childcare skills, and a proactive approach to team and service development. If you are committed to making a real difference and leading a motivated, professional team, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your updated CV and a full job specification will be sent if you meet the role criteria. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

Role: CSE/Complex Care - Clinical Team Lead Salary/Benefits: Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience Hours: 40 hours (Monday to Friday) Location: Yorkshire region (East Yorkshire, West Yorkshire & West Humberside) Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in children's residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as CSE/CC Clinical Team Lead for the Yorkshire & West Humberside region). The post will require someone with extensive knowledge of CSE/CC, clinical practice within the area of multi-agency safeguarding as well as leadership experience. Direct experience of working with children who live in residential care is ideal, however, other general practice of systemic work with adolescents will be considered. Job Role This role provides oversight and clinical governance to the CSE/CC services in the Yorkshire and West Humberside region. The region currently has four Mental Health Practitioners in post, to undertake day to day clinical tasks. You will have opportunities to work remotely to provide support, clinical supervision and guidance depending on service needs. The Yorkshire and West Humberside region (which is the primary base for this role) has one full-time and 3 part-time Mental Health Practitioners, who will work alongside you to form the core clinical team. As the clinical lead, you will be responsible for the implementation of the service delivery by co-ordinating assessments and interventions, providing guidance and feedback on assessments and clinical recommendations, supporting with multi-agency risk assessments in relation to CSE, offering consultation, advice and guidance to operational and educational colleagues. You will have a small case-load of direct work with young people and will offer training packages and bespoke workshops for teams as and when required. The person in this role works closely with the regional manager and regional lead for education to ensure collaborative and aligned working. Due to the nature of the role and context, an understanding of the impact of trauma and attachment in practice is essential. Experience of working with traumatised individuals, families / systems is essential as well as some leadership experience. We are looking for someone who can lead by example, is fundamentally warm, nurturing and compassionate and can maintain a calm, reflective, systemic position. Ideally you will demonstrate initiative and have experience in leading on various projects. Applications welcomed from Practitioner Psychologists, experienced registered Mental Health Nurses, Therapists, Therapeutic Social Workers and Psychotherapists. Further duties are described in the attached Job Description. Candidate Profile: To be successful within this role you will need to have knowledge / experience in: CSE/Complex Care - the impact this has upon young people, families and systems.Working with children and young people presenting with a range of clinical needs.Supervising both clinical and non-clinical colleagues. Knowledge of theory and practice of therapeutic interventions with children and young people.Assessment, formulation and interventions.Partnership working supporting agreed placement objectives, care planning and progression including regular clinical reporting and routine outcome measures.Teaching / training.Risk assessment / risk planning Essential: Registered with the relevant professional body (HCPC, NMC, SWE, BABCP)Relevant qualifications to allow you to offer assessments and interventionsBe a strong team player, with excellent communication skillsHave excellent communication, organisational and time management skillsCaring, compassionate and able to engage with young people In return we offer: Clinical supervisionTraining and CPDPeer support Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Role: Children's Residential Support Worker. If you have a passion for helping children and want to help young people achieve their aspirations this is the perfect opportunity for you! Location: Doncaster Area : Children's Homes. Pay Rate : Basic Salary: (Pro Rata) with sleep-in rate of £36.08, Night enhancement (time and third after 10pm) and 50% Weekend enhancement rate (time and a half). Typical earnings are £29,817 - £32,419. Role : Full Time. Hours of work are flexible and determined by the needs of the service and are on a shift basis which includes early mornings and late-night shifts, weekends and bank holidays. Potential sleep overnight shifts. There is also a part time wake night role 21 hours (overtime is available) Do you want to help Doncaster's City Council ensure their aims of ensuring that every child is safe from harm, active in the community and have fun? Our goals: We believe that every Children's Services employee can make a contribution to make our vision a reality and we encouraged everyone to work as part of the directorate team to shape children and family centred local services based on our priorities of ; helping children to live in safe and supportive families ensuring that we protect the most vulnerable encouraging activity and healthy eating improving support where there are additional health needs promoting sexual health readiness for school improving behaviour, attendance and achievement reducing the numbers of young people who are not in employment, education or training providing opportunities for play, leisure, culture and sporting opportunities reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour increasing participation, voice and influence Role: - Under the general direction of the Registered Manger, Senior Staff and Care Offices, you will work as a team to deliver a high standard of care which meets the individual needs of the children and young people both socially and emotionally. - To make and maintain positive relationships with the children and young people, and to safely meet the physical care and management needs of children and young people who may present challenging behaviour. - To offer additional and supplementary cover to the existing staff teams within children's homes on an "as and when" basis. Responsibilities: - Provide a safe and stimulating environment to help children/young people develop and mature. - Introduce children to a range of different experiences and encourage choice. - Provide primary care such as health care appointments and personal care where appropriate to age and ability. - Plans organise and positively engage with children daily including special celebrations, festivals and outings. - Participate in holidays and physical activities with the young people. - Manage behaviour in a assertive, restorative and positive manager. And as a last resort be able to safely restrain/hold a child/young person following appropriate training. - Support education needs and help them realise their potential encouraging aspirations. - Seek to improve and work with the child/young person family members or important persons to give support and practical assistance. - Carry out domestic duties to ensure that the home is maintained to a high standard e.g. redecoration, some cleaning and laundry. - Be responsible for the maintenance of files (some held electronically) and other administrative tasks within the home. - Communicate in a coherent manner, both written and oral including being able to use electronic recording systems, email and other basic e-literacy tools. - Produce records daily to meet statutory and policy requirements. - Contribute to the home's development plans and constant improvement of service delivery to children. - Participate in training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills - Comply with Doncaster City Council polices, staff instructions and Health and Safety Policy and Procedures. If you are interested in this role, please apply!

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Greenfields as a Children's Home Intake & Assessment Registered Manager in Gloucester and make a lasting impact to young people About Us At Greenfields we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and support to children and young people through a multi-disciplinary approach. Greenfields is part of the CareTech family, where we work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day. We offer care, education and therapy input in a nurtured, structured, stable environment with clear boundaries, focusing on the relationship the adults have with the children and a place they can call their home. About You We are looking for an exceptional Manager for our Children's Home in Powys that has an onsite school, to lead the Intake and Assessment of Children that are in our care. Currently home to four young people with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, as a result of adverse childhood experiences. Children come to this home for six to nine months whilst you work with a Clinical team to assess their care, clinical and education needs. All of the Greenfields team work together to create an environment where children grow and thrive in reaching their full potential, as they embark on a pathway to a brighter future. You will lead a stable and motivated team to deliver high and consistent standards of care and support for our young people, ensuring they are kept safe, that you advocate strongly for them and their voice shines through everything we do. You will need a real eye for detail - understanding that our absolute commitment to the Safeguarding of our children and young people and the Quality of our service are the top priorities. You will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment for registered Children's Homes. You will have a strong track record of successful working with vulnerable children and young people. QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Services or equivalent. Greenfields is a unique business, where staff are committed and leaders are visible and supportive. You will need to balance a hands-on, practical approach with a creative and innovative style and the ability to respond with positivity and a 'can do' attitude. Bringing our plans to life will be challenging and intense but, with enthusiasm, creativity and a positive approach, the reward and satisfaction will be second to none. You will have a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our long-term strategy and our drive to transform the lives of all our children and young people. Company Values Friendly, passionate and caring nature Positive, pleasant and approachable Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas What we Offer Entry salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience Welcome bonus £5,000 paid on registration £5,000 annual bonus for achieving budget and quality measures Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. Comprehensive Induction To set you up for success. Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics Free meals on shift Refer a friend scheme' reward system - £1000 per referral Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee recognition schemes CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend's grants.

Are you committed to achieving positive outcomes for others? Are you flexible enough to achieve the above? Are you ready? If you can answer a wholehearted YES! to the three questions above we would love to hear from you immediately Position: Senior Support Worker - (Children's Residential Child Sexual Exploitation Service) £2000 WELCOME BONUS Location: Bridgnorth, Shropshire Salary: £30,160 + £3,000 sleep-in bonus (annual average) Rising to £31,140 after 18 months How would you feel knowing that the things you do daily are making a real difference to the lives of others? At Cambian our vision is to inspire lives and to continually develop them. And not just the individuals in our care but their families and communities too! As a leading provider, we are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest possible quality at all times. We are currently welcoming applications from enthusiastic candidates to join our team in Shropshire. In this role you will join an experienced and supportive team within a beautiful and fully equipped setting. You will share the same unified goal to actively enable each and every one of the children and young people in our care to achieve their own personal best We are immensely proud of every single one of our responsible and committed individuals and their constant pursuit towards achieving the highest possible standards and outcomes for the children and young people in our care and also each other. Our first commitment to anybody starting a career at Cambian is to offer best in class inductions, best in class training, and continuous support and development via our best in class and completely dedicated Learning & Development Team. All that we require of new applicants is that you have the experience to be able to demonstrate our shared values - You must demonstrate integrity and accountability, be committed, responsible, person-centred and perhaps most importantly, be enthusiastic in your actions. These values are more important than where we have worked or the positions we have held. They underpin the decisions we make and the actions we take to achieve the best possible outcomes for all involved. If you can easily demonstrate the above, we can give you all the support you require to become a best in class Support Worker, a best in class in Senior Support or a best in class Deputy Manager and beyond. Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role. Benefits: Rate of Pay: £14.50ph Additional; Overtime paid at 1.25Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000 per referral Training and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunitiesWe have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with servicePaid Sickness LeaveOn-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance RatesSimply Health (Linked to Service)Days out and Activity days off siteMeals provided on shift Bridgnorth, Shropshire SYS-22498

Registered Manager Childrens Residential Home - Sheffield £60-70k + £5k Bonus Asap Interview and Immediate Starts Overview We are seeking a Registered Manager to lead our team in providing exceptional care for children in a residential settings in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will possess 2+ years as a Deputy / Registered Manager or a Senior role in a Children s Care home setting. This role requires a compassionate leader who can manage care plans effectively while ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained. Responsibilities Oversee the daily operations of the children's care home, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Develop, implement, and review individual care plans tailored to each child's needs, promoting their well-being and development. Supervise and mentor staff members, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and high-quality care delivery. Administer medications as required, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and guidelines. Maintain accurate records of care provided and participate in regular audits to ensure quality assurance. Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to provide holistic support for children in our care. Qualifications 2 years proven experience in management within a children s care home environment is essential. Strong supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership skills to inspire and motivate a team. Proficient in developing and managing individualised care plans that meet the unique needs of each child. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, and staff alike. A commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality care in a supportive environment. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children through dedicated leadership and exceptional care!

Role: Deputy Care Manager Contract Type: Full-Time - Permanent Salary: Up to 35,000 DOE + support with relevant qualifications Location: Maidstone, Kent Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (on call rota, 1 in 5 weeks) Our client, a well-established children's residential provider, has exclusively instructed us to appoint an experienced and ambitious Deputy Care Manager to manage a small team and work in close partnership with the Registered Manager. This is a career-defining opportunity for a strong practitioner ready to step into a senior leadership role within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation. The Role As a Deputy Care Manager, you will supervise a small team and work in close partnership with the Registered Manager to ensure the home delivers exceptional standards of care and compliance. You will: - Line manage and supervise a small staff team, driving performance and development - Build strong partnerships with local authorities, parents/carers, and external agencies - Promote independence and positive life skills for children aged 8-18 - Motivate and empower staff to achieve meaningful outcomes for young people - Drive standards in line with Ofsted and Children's Homes National Minimum Standards - Confidently manage conflict situations in a calm, professional manner - Support the daily operational management of the home This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership capacity and leads by example. We are seeking candidates who: - Have at least 1 year of recent experience in a relevant care setting - Have experience supporting people with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, mental health needs, and/or complex needs (ideally children) - Have experience delivering personal care - Are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare - Are passionate about continuous professional development You must be able to reliably commute to Maidstone or be planning relocation prior to the start date. What's On Offer - Competitive salary: 28,000- 35,000 - Support and enrolment of relevant qualifications - Yearly appraisal reviews - Full-time, permanent contract - Strong leadership support structure - Clear career progression pathway - Ongoing professional development - A culture that recognises and rewards success Safeguarding Commitment This organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you. KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market