Role: OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager
Location: Kettering
Salary: Up to £60,000 + bonuses
Hours: Full-time
Essential Requirements
- Experience: 2+ years as a Registered Manager in children’s care with at least a 'GOOD' OFSTED rating.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
- Knowledge: Expertise in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and childcare legislation.
- Licence: Full UK driving licence.
The Role & Responsibilities
Heart and Home Living seeks a calm, empathetic leader for a trauma-informed home supporting young people with complex EBD.
- Lead & Mentor: Oversee daily operations and inspire a dedicated care team.
- Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to OFSTED standards and statutory regulations.
- Care Planning: Develop and deliver personalized plans focused on child safety, healing, and development.
- Crisis Management: Model positive behaviors, maintain professional boundaries, and navigate challenges calmly.
Benefits
Generous annual leave, pension scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, ongoing professional development, casual dress code, and a cycle-to-work initiative.
Safeguarding: Rigorous safer recruitment applies, including enhanced DBS checks. It is a criminal offence for anyone barred from working with children to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Registered OFSTED children's home Manager: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 5 in Young People and Childcare (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
