Childrens Home Manager

Job Title: Children's Home Manager Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire Salary: Up to 48,000 Benefits: Bonuses, pension, 35 days annual leave. There will be other benefits included with this role including a laptop, mobile phone, and some remote working. We are currently seeking a Childrens Home Manager to join a unique, progressive and trauma informed group of Childrens Homes with a focus on upholding the values and guidelines of a Therapeutic Community. The home is a 3 bed residential home specialising in providing care for young people with learning difficulties and emotional and behavioural difficulties and is based in Chippenham. The Role: This role is a key leadership role, the Manager will be responsible for the day to day running of the Home, ensuring all children and staff and sufficiently safeguarded, supervising and mentoring team members and all other operational tasks related to the managing of the service, and will be responsible for the management, co-ordination, and development of a range of quality therapeutic services for young people that live at our Home. Full job description available on request. The Company: The organisation pride themselves on providing bespoke, trauma informed loving care to all the Children living within their Homes and uphold the core values and principles of a Therapeutic Community, this includes. Comprehensive and trauma informed training for every staff member including progressive leadership skills and community meetings and conferences to reflect and share information and learning. An integrated therapeutic support programme, based on the Pillars of Parenting (POP) therapeutic model. Beautiful and comfortable, homely homes with an emphasis on providing a safe environment with strength-based care and emotional attachment to all children. A culture of Emotional Warmth Parenting. Reflective and Progressive Ways of Working for all staff. Staff Wellness Programme including wellness Wednesdays, days off for birthday, Wellness shifts and fun wellbeing activities. a warm and welcoming environment to all that wish to come on board, we pride ourselves on working as a team to support one another. Senior management and Operational Support for all managers including 1:1 mentoring. Managers will have autonomy in their Homes and be actively involved in the decision making around admissions, staffing, training, policies, finance and paperwork. Full Occupancy bonuses of up to 300 per month. Ofsted Bonuses per inspection (500 for a good grading and 1000 for a outstanding grading) Skills and Qualifications We are looking for an experienced and professional Manager with the ability to pass an Ofsted Fit Person Interview. This role would be suitable for experienced deputies of senior staff that are wanting the next progression. The Company have a successful 12 week step up and mentoring programme for those candidates that feel they may need a little extra support in the beginning. Essential MUST have experience in Residential Childrens Social Care with a minimum of two years experience, ideally as a deputy or senior member of staff. An understanding of Trauma Informed Care and therapeutic background. A working knowledge of PACE and effective understanding of what a therapeutic placement looks like for children is advantageous or a willingness to learn. Strong leadership and effective communication skills with a very nurturing side and strong interpersonal skills. Hold a Level 3 NVQ diploma in Residential Childcare/Health and Social Care Childrens Workforce (Or equivalent) OR have a NVQ Level 5 in Residential Childcare or equivalent or be willing to work towards this qualification within two years of joining. MUST have at least one years experience in a management and supervisory role. Be able and willing to pass an Ofsted Fit Person Interview. UK Driving License Confidence and Understanding of The Childrens Home Regulations and all legislation associated with the running of a registered Childrens Home. Confidence when dealing with people, the ability to challenge, guide and mentor. A clear DBS and positive references from all companies where you have worked with children or vulnerable adults. The ability and strength of character to deal with challenging situations in a non-consequential and nurturing way with the confidence to set appropriate boundaries and implement the communities policies and procedures. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-08-26