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Children's Home Manager

Reference: 10509
Location
Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000
Contract Type
Permanent

Registered Children's Home Manager - Crewe

Salary: Up to £60,000 Package

Are you an experienced and compassionate leader ready to build a brand-new service from the ground up? We are seeking a dedicated Registered Children's Home Manager to launch a 4-bedded residential care home in Crewe. This is a unique opportunity to shape a supportive, therapeutic environment for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviors.

You will be instrumental in the home's successful launch, working closely with the Responsible Individual (RI) to ensure standards of care are not just met, but exceeded.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Establish a New Home: Lead the launch, registration, and daily operations, creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment from day one.
  • Team Leadership: Recruit, build, and mentor a skilled staff team to provide effective, person-centered support.
  • Quality & Compliance: Formally register with Ofsted and take full responsibility for ensuring the home consistently meets all regulatory standards and company policies.
  • Individualised Care: Oversee the development of tailored care plans, ensuring every young person achieves positive outcomes.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience: Proven experience as a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager in a children's residential care setting.
  • Qualifications: A minimum of a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).
  • Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence is essential.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary: A basic salary of £50,000, with performance bonuses up to £9,000, for a total package of up to £60,000.
  • Stable Opportunity: A full-time, permanent position within a stable and expanding organisation.
  • Real Impact: A significant career development opportunity and the chance to make a profound difference in young lives in Crewe.
 
If this position sounds of interest, please click 'Apply'. One of the Vetro team will be in touch to talk about the role in more detail and your experience.

At Vetro Recruitment we have over 100 years' combined recruitment experience helping people plan their career path, navigate the job market and find their ideal role. We are REC GOLD accredited and CIW registered and pride ourselves on the service we offer our clients and candidates. We will work alongside you at all stages of the job application process and help you identify, apply for and secure your ideal role.

Whether you are looking for a permanent or temporary position we're here to help.

www.vetrorecruitment.co.uk

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
 

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