OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager (Full time)

Essential Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years as a Registered Manager in children’s care with at least a ‘GOOD’ OFSTED rating.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Knowledge: Expertise in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and childcare legislation.
• Licence: Full UK driving licence.

The Role & Responsibilities

Heart and Home Living seeks a calm, empathetic leader for a trauma-informed home supporting young people with complex EBD.

• Lead & Mentor: Oversee daily operations and inspire a dedicated care team.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to OFSTED standards and statutory regulations.
• Care Planning: Develop and deliver personalized plans focused on child safety, healing, and development.
• Crisis Management: Model positive behaviors, maintain professional boundaries, and navigate challenges calmly.

Benefits

Generous annual leave, pension scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, ongoing professional development, casual dress code, and a cycle-to-work initiative.

Safeguarding: Rigorous safer recruitment applies, including enhanced DBS checks. It is a criminal offence for anyone barred from working with children to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £60,000.00 per year

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Experience

• Registered OFSTED children’s home Manager: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)
• NVQ Level 5 in Young People and Childcare (required)

Work Authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person