House Manager (12-month contract)
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
Contract Type: Fixed term, 12-month Mat Cover
Salary : £41,496 per annum
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week
Who are we?
Budwood, part of Polaris Community, is a local service dedicated to providing high-quality Children's Homes and 16+ Supported Accommodation. Our young people may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and our aim is to offer them a stable, nurturing home environment where they can feel safe, grow in confidence, and gain the skills they need for adulthood and independence.
The Role
We're seeking a passionate and motivated House Manager to lead one of our 2-bedded Children's Home in Dorchester for 12 months, covering maternity leave. As House Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, staff supervision, and ensuring high-quality care and support for our young people.
You will:
Lead and manage a staff team to ensure young people receive emotional and physical support in line with their needs.
Ensure the home meets all compliance and safeguarding standards.
Promote a safe, nurturing, and development-focused environment.
Liaise with Local Authorities and external professionals.
Deliver effective supervision, team development and operational oversight.
Contribute to recruitment, training, and performance management.
Be part of an on-call rota for out-of-hours support.
You'll be supported by a strong network including our Clinical, Education, QA, HR, and Training Leads, and an experienced Area Manager.
What We're Looking For
Experience in residential care, youth work, or working with young people with Emotional Behavioural Disorders (EBD).
Leadership and team management skills.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance in care settings.
A proactive, flexible, and child-centred approach.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check (paid for by Budwood).
What We Offer
33 days annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount scheme
Access to wellbeing programmes
Therapeutic Parenting (DDP Level 1) training
Level 5 Management of Children's Services qualification
Monthly clinical and professional supervision
Therapeutic support and training opportunities
Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position
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