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Children's Home Manager

Reference: 11917
Location
Bolton, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Salary
£55,000 - £65,000
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Title: Children's Home Manager – Residential Care Sector
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum

Job Description:
Our client, a leading specialist provider in residential childcare, is seeking an experienced Children's Home Manager to oversee a dedicated children's residential care home in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a passion for supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours. The Children's Home Manager will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care, maintaining OFSTED compliance, and leading a committed staff team to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of a children's residential care home in Bolton, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality standards are met.
  • Lead and develop a team of staff, working closely with HR to recruit, train, and manage personnel.
  • Work with the Responsible Individual (RI) to ensure the service adheres to OFSTED regulations and guidelines.
  • Oversee the management of a solo placement service supporting children with EBD and challenging behaviours.
  • Maintain a safe, effective environment that promotes positive outcomes for children and young people.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders to support children's needs and development.

Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management or equivalent.
  • Proven experience as a Deputy or Registered Manager within a children's residential setting.
  • Valid driving license.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of OFSTED regulations and standards.

If this position sounds of interest, please click 'Apply'. One of the Vetro team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail and your experience.

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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