Children’s Home Manager / Registered Manager
Location: Torfaen | Salary: £40,461.72 per year | Hours: Full-time | Start Date: ASAP
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Ready to lead a warm, caring and ambitious children’s home where young people feel safe, valued and heard? Midway is looking for a passionate Children’s Home Manager to lead one of our residential services in Torfaen and help create positive, lasting outcomes for children and young people.
Why Join Midway?
At Midway, we provide residential homes and leaving care provision for children and young people aged 0–18. We believe every young person deserves the same opportunities in life, regardless of their background, experiences, disability, age or sexuality.
We know that being a manager in children’s residential care is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be challenging. That’s why we invest in our managers with excellent training, ongoing support, career development and a benefits package that recognises the value of the work you do.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Children’s Home Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day running of the home, making sure children and young people receive safe, nurturing, person-centred care. You’ll be a visible, supportive leader for your team and a positive role model for the young people in our care.
· Lead, develop and mentor your staff team to deliver high standards of care.
· Create a caring home environment where young people feel listened to, valued and respected.
· Ensure policies, procedures, legislation and regulatory requirements are followed.
· Oversee care planning, risk assessments, support plans and positive outcomes for young people.
· Manage rotas, supervisions, team meetings, budgets and day-to-day operations.
· Liaise regularly with the Responsible Individual, Directors, external professionals, commissioning authorities and regulators.
· Promote therapeutic relationships between staff, young people and families.
· Be part of an on-call system and help ensure support is available when needed.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings passion, resilience and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people. You’ll be confident leading a team, managing competing priorities and making sure the home runs safely, smoothly and in line with regulations.
· Minimum Level 3 QCF qualification in line with Social Care Wales requirements.
· Level 4 or Level 5 qualification is desirable.
· If not already achieved, you must enrol on a Level 4 or Level 5 management qualification when starting the role and complete it within three years.
· Experience in a residential setting or working with challenging behaviours is essential.
· Previous experience in a similar role or strong transferable leadership skills.
· Full UK manual driving licence, access to a car and business insurance.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with young people, families, staff and professionals.
· Able to take responsibility for the care, safety and wellbeing of young people.
What We Offer
· 32 days’ annual leave per year.
· Personal and professional development opportunities.
· Career progression within a growing organisation.
· Comprehensive induction and free ongoing training.
· Fully funded qualifications through ACT.
· 24/7 support through our on-call system, with paid on-call duties.
· Refer-a-friend bonus.
· EAP wellness app and counselling support.
· Team-building days and events.
· Mileage paid at 45p per mile when using business insurance.
· Company cars available with each property.
· Double rate of pay for selected Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year.
· Access to amazing discounts through Blue Light Card.
A Few More Details
This is a full-time role based in Torfaen, reporting to the Area Manager for Children’s Residential Services. You’ll work closely with the Responsible Individual, company Directors and wider management team to ensure the home delivers safe, high-quality and person-centred care.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re an experienced, enthusiastic and compassionate leader who wants to help children and young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next exciting step in your residential childcare career with Midway.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,461.72 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Residential Management: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- QCF level 3 Health & Social Care in Children & Young People (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
- QCF L4 Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (preferred)
- QCF L5 Leadership and Management of Health and Social Care: (preferred)
Work Location: In person
