Job Title: Children s Home Manager CSE Services
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
Claire at Amber Mace is working with a children s care provider specializing in therapeutic residential care for children and young people affected by Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and other trauma. Their services emphasize compassion, safety, and a commitment to helping vulnerable young people recover and rebuild their lives.
Our client seeks a highly skilled and emotionally resilient Children s Home Manager to lead the Shrewsbury-based home, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, trauma-informed care for children who have experienced significant harm.
The Role
As the Registered Manager, you will oversee the leadership, management, and regulatory compliance of a specialist children s home within our wider CSE services. You will lead a dedicated team providing structured, therapeutic care for young people, many with complex trauma, high-risk behaviors, and safeguarding concerns.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide compassionate leadership and ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and Children s Homes Regulations.
2. Create and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for children affected by CSE and other abuses.
3. Recruit, supervise, and develop care staff and deputy managers.
4. Lead safeguarding, care planning, and risk management efforts.
5. Collaborate with social workers, clinical teams, local authorities, and external agencies.
6. Embed therapeutic approaches in daily practice and promote trauma-informed care.
7. Manage budgets, resources, and regulatory compliance.
8. Prepare the home for inspections, audits, and reviews.
9. Advocate for young people’s rights, voice, and participation.
Essential Requirements
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* At least 2 years of managing or deputizing in a children’s residential setting.
* Deep understanding of CSE, trauma-informed care, and safeguarding.
* Experience working with high-risk young people and complex behaviors.
* Ability to lead and motivate teams under pressure.
* Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Standards, and Ofsted frameworks.
* Enhanced DBS clearance and right to work in the UK.
Desirable
* Therapeutic qualifications (e.g., PACE, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy).
* Experience supporting homes through Ofsted inspections with a Good or Outstanding rating.
* First aid, medication, and health & safety training.
What We Offer
* £60,000 annual salary
* Supportive leadership team
* Ongoing CPD, training, and qualifications
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme and wellbeing support
* Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people
For more information, contact Claire at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).
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