About the Role
As Dual House Manager, you will provide operational and therapeutic leadership across two homes, ensuring every young person receives exceptional, trauma-informed care within a safe, nurturing and aspirational environment.
You will be responsible for leading an experienced team consisting of:
- 1 Dual Deputy Manager (working across both homes)
- 6 Full-Time Residential Support Workers within each home
- Bank staff providing additional support when required
Working alongside senior leaders, therapists and the Responsible Individual, you'll help shape a culture built upon consistency, accountability, development and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of two OFSTED-regulated children's homes.
- Ensure consistently high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance.
- Inspire, motivate and develop a high-performing staff team.
- Provide effective supervision, coaching and performance management.
- Maintain excellent relationships with Local Authorities, families and external professionals.
- Ensure all regulatory requirements and company policies are consistently met.
- Prepare for and lead OFSTED inspections with confidence.
- Drive continuous improvement and quality assurance across both services.
- Promote positive outcomes, education, independence and emotional wellbeing for young people.
- Manage staffing, rotas, budgets and resources effectively.
You will have:
Essential
- Significant management experience within an OFSTED-registered residential children's home.
- Strong understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
- Proven experience leading teams and developing staff.
- Experience managing safeguarding, risk and complex behaviours.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (minimum).
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead two established GOOD-rated OFSTED homes.
- Small occupancy model (one young person per home), enabling genuine relationship-based care.
- Strong therapeutic support and senior leadership.
- Ongoing professional development and funded training.
- Clear opportunities for career progression as Prospera continues to grow.
- Supportive, values-led culture where leaders are trusted and empowered.
- Competitive salary.
- Performance-related bonuses.
- Company pension.
- Generous annual leave.
- Employee wellbeing support.
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
