Overview
Shaw Trust Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
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Base pay range
Registered Children’s Home Manager – Lantern House
Contract: Fixed Term, 6 months
Salary: £49,159 - £52,251 per annum + bonus scheme
Location: Skegby, Nottinghamshire
Ofsted rating: Good
About Lantern House
Lantern House supports children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, providing the stability, warmth, and consistency they need to thrive. Rated Good by Ofsted, this is a home where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team work hard to create a nurturing space where every child feels valued, listened to, and understood.
As the Registered Manager, you will lead with empathy and strength, guiding the team to maintain the settled, positive atmosphere already in place while supporting each young person’s individual journey. You’ll also have the support of Homes2Inspire – the only charity-owned provider of residential children’s homes in Ofsted’s top 10 – where 95% of our homes are rated Good or Outstanding.
What You’ll Bring
* QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
* At least 2 years’ recent experience in a supervisory role within a Registered Children’s Home
* Proven managerial and leadership skills with a child-centred approach
* Strong knowledge of children’s home regulations and legislation
* A positive track record with Ofsted inspections
* The ability to inspire a team and build trusted relationships with stakeholders
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Enhanced DBS on the update service
What We Offer
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Medicash – claim back everyday healthcare costs (dental, optical, etc.)
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, including counselling sessions
* Wellbeing support from our in-house NHS-trained team
* Shopping, cinema and holiday discounts + Blue Light card eligibility
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* £500 “Refer a Friend” bonus
Please Note
* All successful applicants will undergo safer recruitment checks, including right to work, an Enhanced DBS (paid for by H2I), and satisfactory references.
* We may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
* We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Non-profit Organizations
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