Join Our Team – Therapeutic Home Manager at Bluebells
Hours: Full time average 40 hours per week (includes some evening and weekend work and rota'd on-call duties)
Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children who have experienced trauma?
Do you have the leadership skills to support a dedicated team in delivering exceptional therapeutic care?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting for an exceptional individual to provide 12 months maternity leave cover as a Therapeutic Home Managerfor our therapeutic children's home, Bluebells. Opened in 2012 and rated 'Good' by Ofsted, Bluebells offers a nurturing, trauma-informed environment for up to four children. This is an opportunity to develop skills in Therapeutic work with children within a long-standing Therapeutic Community.
Bluebells is a 4 bedded home based in Littlehampton, with on site parking and good transport links.
About Us
Amicus is a fully accredited children's therapeutic community, recognised by The Royal College of Psychiatrists. We provide integrated residential care and education for vulnerable and traumatised children aged 4 to 16 (aged 4–11 on admission), underpinned by a psychoanalytic and group relations model. Our aim is to support children in forming healthy relationships, recovering from trauma, and building brighter futures.
The Role
As Therapeutic Home Manager, you will:
* Be responsible for the daily running of the Home in compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations (2015)
* Lead, inspire and support a dedicated team of childcare professionals
* Ensure a high standard of therapeutic care is maintained
* Model good parental care and provide on-call support as part of a rota
* Support your team in their development and reflective practice
* Help children build trust, manage their emotions, and improve self-esteem
This is a unique opportunity for a committed, creative, and dynamic professional to deepen their therapeutic practice from an established residential childcare leadership background.
What We're Looking For
* Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in residential childcare - supervisory / management level
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or currently working towards)
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
* Full UK driving licence
* A passion for therapeutic work and supporting children through trauma
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* 30 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Company pension scheme and sick pay
* Life Insurance benefit
* Staff referral scheme
* A warm, reflective, and supportive team culture
* Extensive clinical support, supervision, and training
* Rich opportunities for professional growth in psychoanalytic and group relations practice
Amicus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be required to complete a full application form and undergo an Enhanced DBS check and Warner-style safeguarding interview as part of our safer recruitment process.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in therapeutic residential care, apply today. We look forward to welcoming you to the Amicus community.
We encourage all potential applicants to visit our website to read more about our aims, culture and ethos :
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £40,680.00-£48,305.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Do you have Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare?
* How many years of supervisory/management experience do you have in Residential Childcare?
Experience:
* Residential Childcare : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/10/2025
Reference ID: THM MATERNITY COVER 2025