Job Description

Children's Home Manager – 4 Bed LD Home

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Location: Coventry

Good Ofsted Rating for every year of business

Full-time, permanent position

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Additional annual leave entitlement of up to 33 days
• Extra day of annual leave to celebrate your birthday
• Benefits package open to discussion and tailored to individual needs
• Opportunity to join an independent provider with ambitious growth plans
• Chance to play a pivotal role in the development and success of a newly established service
• Supportive organisation founded by individuals with personal experience of caring for a child with autism

Successful Applicant

• Holds a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification in Children and Young People's Services (or equivalent)
• Experienced in managing or deputising within a children's residential home
• Background supporting children with Learning Disabilities, Autism and/or Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Confident leading teams and driving positive outcomes for young people
• Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people
• Committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care and maintaining regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of a 4-bed children's residential home
• Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing staff team
• Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations and best practice standards
• Promote positive outcomes and individualised care plans for children and young people aged 8-18
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for residents
• Manage budgets, staffing and operational performance effectively
• Build positive relationships with families, local authorities and external professionals
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain the home's strong reputation and standards

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.