Job Description

Job Title: Children’s Home Manager – 3 Bed EBD Home
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive senior leadership and a values-driven organisation
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in young people’s lives

Successful Applicants

• Proven experience managing or deputy-managing a children’s home (EBD/SEMH preferred)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of children’s residential legislation, safeguarding, and Ofsted frameworks
• Confident leader with excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Calm, resilient, and child-focused, with a genuine commitment to improving young lives

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to a dedicated care team
• Ensure the home meets and exceeds Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement high-quality care plans tailored to each young person
• Promote a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
• Manage staffing, rotas, supervision, and professional development
• Work effectively with placing authorities, families, and external professionals
• Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and behaviour support strategies
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently

If you are an experienced children’s residential care professional ready to take ownership of a high-performing home, we’d like to hear from you. To apply for this role please call Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904570050 or send your CV for immediate attention to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com