Children’s Home Manager – Solo Placement Home Location: Sunderland Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (DOE) Performance Bonus Full-time | Permanent Are you an experienced and passionate leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in creating a nurturing, therapeutic, and structured environment for children with complex needs? We are looking for a Registered Manager to lead a solo placement children’s home in Sunderland – a unique opportunity to make deep, lasting impact in a child's life. What You’ll Do: Provide leadership and vision in managing a solo occupancy children's home Ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and therapeutic support Work closely with professionals, families, and local authorities to create a truly child-focused environment Drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance (Ofsted) Lead, develop, and inspire a dedicated care team What We’re Looking For: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People Residential Services) Proven experience in managing or deputising in a residential children’s care setting Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (Children’s Homes Regs, Quality Standards, Safeguarding) A resilient, empathetic, and proactive approach Commitment to trauma-informed care and positive behaviour support Why Join Us? Competitive salary performance bonus A rare chance to run a solo placement home with autonomy and therapeutic focus Supportive senior management and professional development opportunities Be part of a small, values-driven provider committed to quality over quantity If interested please call Tom at Purosearch on OR just click apply!