We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Children's Home Manager to be the heart of our 4‑bed home in Bracknell. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team to create and maintain a safe, stable and nurturing environment where young people can grow and reach their full potential. This role combines strong leadership with a genuine commitment to child‑centred, trauma‑informed care.
Responsibilities
* Lead the day‑to‑day running of the home, including staffing, rotas, budgets and resources
* Create and maintain a safe, stable and therapeutic environment for young people
* Promote a culture of openness, communication and equality
* Oversee the development, implementation and review of care plans and risk assessments
* Lead, coach and develop the staff team through supervision, mentoring and performance management
* Ensure the home consistently meets Ofsted regulations and quality standards
* Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance
Qualifications
* Be a strong leader with a genuine passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
* Have a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
* Experience in a managerial role within children's residential care
* Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Working Together to Safeguard Children
* Experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural or attachment difficulties
Salary & Benefits
£43,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience & qualifications; Full Time)
* Lead a specialist children’s home where your leadership truly changes lives!
* Fully funded training – NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management. Specialist therapeutic training including trauma‑informed and attachment‑informed practice (DDP)
* Regular supervision and reflective practice
* Private Healthcare
* Health Cash Scheme
* Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Death in Service benefit
* Access to Blue Light Discount
* Length of Service Bonus
* Employee Referral Bonus
* Meals provided whilst on shift
SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness. SWAAY has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination and harassment. SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children; this position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.
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