Exciting Opportunity: Residential Child Care Manager
Hopscotch Care are opening a brand new children’s home, and we’re looking for a motivated and child-centred Registered Manager to lead it through registration and beyond. This is an opportunity to open a new home, shape the culture from day one, and put your personal stamp on the environment, routines, and staff team. Whether you’re an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy with the right qualifications, this role offers a real chance to grow and progress. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people aged 9–18, while guiding and inspiring a dedicated staff team.
We’re looking for someone with proven management experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to balance a varied workload. You’ll be at the heart of creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.
At Hopscotch Care, our mission is clear: from the moment a placement begins to the day a young person moves on, we provide the highest quality care and support to maximise their chances of success.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the home
- Support, motivate, and develop your staff team
- Ensure high standards of care for young people
- Handle all aspects of documentation and compliance with confidence
- Liaise effectively with external agencies
- Organise staffing levels to meet the needs of the home
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 2 years’ management experience in a care setting
- Diploma Level 5 or happy to be working towards this in Residential Child Care (or equivalent)- must have a Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare.
- A flexible approach to working shifts across a 7-day rota, including on-call duties
- Someone hardworking, organised, and committed to making a difference
Why Join Us?
- Clear career progression opportunities
- A truly rewarding role where every day counts
- The chance to shape positive futures for young people
If you’re ready to take on a leadership role that blends challenge with reward, and you’re passionate about creating brighter outcomes for young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £18.12-£20.51 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Have you worked for a minimum of 2 years in Residential Childcare
- Have you worked in a supervisory position for over a year?
- Do you have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare?
Work Location: In person
