*About the Role*We’re looking for a confident, experienced leader to manage *two children’s residential homes* supporting young people with *emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)*.You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of both homes, ensuring they meet the highest standards of care, compliance, and safety while leading, mentoring, and developing your teams.This is a *senior leadership role* ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys strategic oversight, and is passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives.*Key Responsibilities** Provide strong, trauma-informed leadership across two homes using the *PACE model*.* Oversee compliance with *Ofsted regulations*, safeguarding, and all statutory standards.* Lead on recruitment, supervision, and team performance across both locations.* Ensure placement and health plans are completed and maintained to a high standard.* Manage budgets, rotas, and financial reporting for both homes.* Build positive relationships with young people, families, local authorities, and professionals.* Support staff on-the-ground during challenging situations and model best practice.* Conduct audits, inspections, and *Regulation 45* reporting.*What We Offer** Up to *£10,000 in performance-based bonuses*.* *Company-funded Level 5 Diploma* (if not already achieved).* Genuine career progression – over *50% of our managers are promoted from within*.* Structured onboarding, shadowing, and 1-to-1 support.* Therapeutic and trauma-informed training built into every role.* Beautiful, well-maintained homes with generous budgets for young people’s needs.* *Employee Assistance Programme* offering 24/7 confidential wellbeing support.* Supportive leadership team focused on *staff wellbeing and work-life balance*.*What You Need** Proven experience managing a children’s residential home (*dual-site experience preferred*).* Minimum *2 years* in a senior role within residential childcare.* Experience supporting young people with *EBD and trauma*.* *Level 5 Diploma* in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or enrolled).* *Level 3 Diploma* in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).* In-depth understanding of *Looked After Children (LAC)* procedures and safeguarding.* Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.* *Full UK driving licence.**How to Apply*Ready to take the next step?Email your CV to *recruitment@care-ss.com*All positions are subject to *enhanced DBS checks* and thorough safer recruitment processes.We are proudly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per yearExperience:* managing a children’s residential home: 2 years (preferred)Licence/Certification:* Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (preferred)* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred)* Driving Licence (preferred)* DBS on Update Service (preferred)Work Location: In person