Children's Home Manager Location: Nelson Salary: up to £55,000 plus up to £8,500 bonus Solo EBD Home Key Responsibilities: * Lead, manage, and motivate the staff team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support to children. * Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the home, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient service delivery at all times. * Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, relevant legislation, and organisational policies, preparing for and managing inspections. * Implement and monitor care plans and behaviour support strategies, ensuring the emotional, social, and educational needs of each child are met. * Conduct regular staff supervision, performance reviews, and team meetings, addressing performance issues and supporting professional development. * Manage budgets, resources, and rota planning to ensure adequate staffing levels and cost-effective operation of the home. * Maintain high standards of record keeping, reporting, and documentation, including incident reports, risk assessments, and regulatory returns. * Build and maintain effective working relationships with external agencies, families, and professionals to support positive outcomes for children. Key Requirements: * A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a role relevant to the residential care of children. * At least 12 months’ experience in a managerial, senior, team leader, or supervisory role within care. * Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience of staff supervision and performance management. * In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, best practice, and regulatory expectations, including Ofsted regulations. * Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and behaviour support within children’s residential services. * Excellent report writing and record-keeping skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. * Confident decision-maker, able to manage complex situations, prioritise effectively, and remain calm under pressure. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and support staff and stakeholders. Desirable Skills: * Experience of successfully managing or deputising in a children’s residential home through Ofsted inspections. * Background in developing and implementing service improvement plans and quality assurance processes. * Experience working with children with complex needs, trauma, or challenging behaviour. * Competence in using care management systems and digital record-keeping tools. * Experience in budget management and resource planning within a care setting. Qualifications: * Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or equivalent) – essential. * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or equivalent) – desirable, or willingness to work towards this. * Relevant social care qualification in children’s residential care – desirable. * Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, behaviour management, and leadership. You will benefit from a competitive salary of up to £55,000, plus a bonus structure with potential to earn up to £8,500, 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, a day off for your birthday, company sick pay, Death in Service at 4 x basic salary, access to a free company holiday home in the Peak District, Green Hybrid and EV car scheme, healthcare cashback plan, company pension, comprehensive paid induction (Bild-accredited) and ongoing training, strong career progression opportunities, cycle to work scheme, monthly recognition awards, casual dress code, big-brand deals and discounts, food while on shift, and free parking. If you are an experienced children’s residential care professional ready to take ownership of a high-performing home, we’d like to hear from you. To apply for this role please call Tabitha at Purosearch on or send your CV for immediate attention to