Children’s Home Manager – Warminster, Wiltshire
“Earn up to £75,000 in your first year, with a £5,000 welcome bonus – while leading a settled 3-bed home that’s already fully occupied and ready for your vision.”
Salary: Up to £60,000
Welcome Bonus: £5,000
Annual Bonus: 21% of salary
First Year OTE: Up to £75,000
Why This Role?
Most adverts talk about “exciting opportunities” – this one genuinely is. As a Children’s Home Manager, you’ll be stepping into a stable, fully occupied home, not firefighting chaos. That gives you the chance to focus on what really matters: leading a team and creating a space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired.
And with a package worth over £75k in year one, plus clear career progression, this is a role that rewards you properly for the difference you’ll be making.
What You’ll Do
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Lead a small, dedicated team to deliver therapeutic, child-centred care.
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Shape the home’s culture – warm, safe, inclusive, and aspirational.
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Take ownership of safeguarding, compliance, and care planning.
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Mentor and develop your team, supporting them through qualifications.
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Manage budgets, resources, and continuous improvement.
As the Children’s Home Manager, you’ll be the one setting the tone and direction for both staff and young people.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a Children’s Home Manager who brings both professional experience and genuine passion for making a difference. To succeed, you’ll need:
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3+ years’ senior experience in children’s residential care.
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Level 3/4 in Children & Young People’s Workforce.
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) – or working towards it.
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding and regulations.
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Confidence with budgets and people management.
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Full driving licence, plus flexibility for on-call rota.
The Benefits
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💷 Up to £60,000 salary
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🎁 £5,000 welcome bonus
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📈 Annual bonus worth 21% of salary
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🌴 32 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
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👶 Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
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🛡️ Life assurance (2x salary)
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🆓 DBS checks paid for
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🎓 Ongoing training & career development
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🏆 Monthly recognition awards
👉 If you’re ready to take the next step as a Children’s Home Manager, this is a chance to lead a home where the foundations are already strong – and your leadership can take it from good to outstanding.
Apply today and discover how rewarding your career as a Children’s Home Manager can be