Children's Home Manager

Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

£55000 - £73808 per annum

Expiry date: 10 Dec 2026

Start date: 05 Aug 2026

Children’s Homes

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (SEMH)

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £63,553 per annum + Excellent Bonus Package (OTE up to £73,808)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to join a well-established and expanding children's residential care provider. This role offers the chance to lead a specialist home supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate leader looking to join an organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children through therapeutic, child-centred care.

The Role As the Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the home, ensuring exceptional standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
You will lead and develop a dedicated staff team while creating a stable, nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive, achieve positive outcomes, and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the children's home.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• Lead, motivate, supervise, and develop the staff team.
• Promote a therapeutic, child-centred approach to care.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high-quality standards.
• Oversee safeguarding, care planning, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Manage referrals, admissions, staffing, and occupancy.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, families, education providers, and healthcare professionals.
• Manage budgets and operational performance.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide effective leadership when required.

About You We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Registered Manager who is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children's home.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for children.
• Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 12 months.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £63,553 basic salary.
• On-target earnings of up to £73,808 per annum.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Additional on-call allowance.
• Long-term incentive bonus scheme.
• Seven weeks' annual leave.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing leadership development.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discounts.
• Meals provided whilst on shift.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Free on-site parking.

You'll be joining an experienced leadership team with clear progression opportunities and the chance to make a lasting difference every single day.

Safeguarding The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant safer recruitment checks.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment.

Apply Now If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity within a supportive and progressive organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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