Children's manager Work, Jobs in Duns, Scb (with Salaries)

Registered House Manager- Childrens Home
Horizons Residential Childcare UK Limited —Berwick-Upon-Tweed
- £50,000 - £65,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Deputy Manager - Outdoor Learning Centre
Dunbar Private Nursery Ltd —Dunbar
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Organisational skills
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HR Advisor
Longridge Towers School —Berwick-Upon-Tweed
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Data entry
- In-person
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
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Social Worker (Adult Services) - HomeFirst
East Lothian Council —Haddington
- £22.76 - £25.36 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Work from home
6d
Residential Childcare Worker (Full-Time & Part-Time)
Horizons Residential Childcare UK Limited —Berwick-Upon-Tweed
- £12.75 - £15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Driving
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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6d
Store Manager (23261)
Barnardo's —Berwick-Upon-Tweed
- £25,880 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
School Nurse
NHS Scotland —Melrose
- £52,845 - £61,466 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- School
8d
Support Worker – 2:1 Support *female only
The Action Group —East Lothian
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Support Worker - East Lothian
The Action Group —East Lothian
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Support Worker - Ormiston -East Lothian -Driver Only - *female Only
The Action Group —East Lothian
- £13.45 an hour
- Weekends only
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Support Worker - Tranent- Part-time Monday to Sunday, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
The Action Group —East Lothian
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Registered House Manager- Childrens Home

Horizons Residential Childcare UK Limited
Berwick-Upon-Tweed

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£50,000 - £65,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Relocation assistance
Private dental insurance
Annual leave
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Childcare
Driving Licence
Management
Care home
Supervising experience
Experience working with children
Continuous improvement
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Overview
Horizons Residential Care Limited is an established residential childcare provider operating seven therapeutic children’s homes in Scotland. Since 2013, we have delivered high-quality, relationship-based care for children and young people with complex needs.

We are proud recipients of multiple awards, including Best Care Home Group in the UK (2022 & 2023), and have now expanded our services into England with the opening of our new 6-bedded children’s home.

Our ethos is grounded in trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, social pedagogy, and therapeutic life-space interventions, with a strong focus on providing stable, nurturing environments where children can thrive.

The role

As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management, and regulatory compliance of the children’s home in line with:

The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
The Quality Standards
Ofsted registration and inspection requirements

You will lead, inspire, and develop a staff team to deliver consistently high-quality, child-centred care, ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people.

This is a pivotal role in a newly opened home and offers the opportunity to shape culture, practice, and standards from the outset, with support from an experienced senior leadership team.

Regulatory & Compliance

Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager and maintain registration
Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
Prepare for, manage, and respond to Ofsted inspections
Ensure safeguarding, child protection, and safer recruitment practices are embedded and effective

Leadership & Management

Provide strong, visible leadership and act as a positive role model
Develop a culture of accountability, reflection, and continuous improvement
Lead, supervise, and appraise staff, including deputies and senior team members
Promote staff wellbeing, resilience, and professional development

Care & Outcomes

Ensure care is trauma-informed, therapeutic, and person-centred
Promote children’s emotional wellbeing, safety, education, and life chances
Ensure children’s voices are heard and meaningfully influence care planning

Operational & Financial

Manage the day-to-day running of the home
Oversee staffing rotas and deployment to meet children’s needs
Manage budgets and resources effectively
Work in partnership with local authorities, education, health, and external professionals

Skills, Qualities & Attributes

Strong, values-led leadership style
High emotional intelligence and resilience
Confident decision-maker with sound professional judgement
Calm, reflective, and solution-focused
Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience (Essential)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent
Meets Ofsted suitability requirements for Registered Managers
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management or deputy management role within a children’s residential setting
Significant experience working with children with complex emotional and behavioural needs
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory frameworks
Full UK driving licence

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, with flexibility to meet the needs of the service, including occasional evenings, on calls, and weekends.

Benefits

Performance Related Pay of up to £6,000 p.a.
Enhanced annual leave
Car Allowance depending on location
Company pension scheme
Private medical, dental, and optical insurance
Free on-site parking

Safeguarding Statement

Horizons Residential Care Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and robust safer recruitment processes.

Equality & Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

Berwick-Upon-Tweed TD15: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Application question(s):

Are you registered with the DBS Update Service?

Experience:

Residential Childcare Management: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management Childcare (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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children's manager jobs in duns, scb

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Deputy Manager - Outdoor Learning Centre

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Support Worker - Ormiston -East Lothian -Driver Only - *female Only

Support Worker - Tranent- Part-time Monday to Sunday, 8:00 am to 10:00 am

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