Children's Home Manager - EBD Service

Location: Spalding
Salary: £50,000 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus + 21% Annual Bonus + On-Call Payments
Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has opened for a compassionate and motivated Children's Home Manager to lead a nurturing 4-bed home in Spalding, currently supporting 2 young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality care that meets the individual needs and developmental goals of each young person

• Lead and develop a stable and skilled team, providing regular supervision, training, and mentoring

• Manage the daily operations of the home, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements

• Promote trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to care

• Collaborate with professionals, families, and stakeholders to maintain effective care planning and safeguarding

• Manage budgets, resources, and the overall performance of the home

• Participate in the on-call rota and support staff outside standard hours when required

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar residential childcare setting at a senior level

• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent)

• Achieved or working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and Children's Homes Regulations

• Budget management experience

• Committed to delivering positive outcomes for children and young people

• Full UK driving licence

• Willingness to work flexibly and take part in on-call cover

Why Apply?

• £50,000 salary

• £5,000 welcome bonus

• 21% annual performance-related bonus

• On-call payment of £30 per night

• 32 days of annual leave including bank holidays

• Fully funded DBS checks and renewals

• Comprehensive training and development with real career progression opportunities

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, legal, and financial support)

• Company pension scheme

• Monthly employee recognition awards

• Discounts at major retailers, days out, holidays, and more (via Blue Light Card and benefits app)

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