Overview
Children’s Home Manager – Gateshead - Currently rated Outstanding in Leadership • 37.5 hours per week | Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm (with occasional weekend cover) • Ashdown Care Homes Limited
We are a family-run organisation with an outstanding reputation across the North East. We’re looking for a Children’s Home Manager to join our team to lead a residential home for children with learning disabilities, supporting independent living and positive outcomes.
What you’ll do
* Lead and manage the day-to-day running of a children’s residential home.
* Support and inspire your team to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care.
* Promote independence, learning, and positive experiences for the children we support.
* Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and uphold Ashdown’s values.
* Work flexibly, with some weekend commitment required to monitor the service.
Requirements
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children and Young People’s Services (or equivalent).
* Previous managerial experience within a children’s residential setting.
* Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviours.
* Enthusiastic, positive, and passionate about improving young people’s lives.
* Strong knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support.
* A proactive and motivated leader, open to learning and developing new skills.
* Aligned with our values: passionate, respectful, committed, reflective, and willing to grow.
Pay & Benefits
* Paid mandatory and ongoing training to support your professional development.
* Genuine career progression opportunities.
* Fun staff rewards, including our WOW-Wheel.
* Flexibility around family commitments.
* Refer-a-friend bonus and loyalty rewards.
* Support with your physical, personal, and mental wellbeing.
* Respectful, listened-to, and recognised—working in a values-driven environment.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of the Ashdown family.
Employment details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Personal Care Services
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