Crewkerne, Somerset, United Kingdom
£50000 - £65000
Permanent
Job Title: Children’s Home Manager
Location: Crewkerne, Somerset, South West (TA18 area)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (including bonuses)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description:
Children’s Home Manager opportunity in Crewkerne, Somerset with a highly reputable children’s residential care provider. You’ll lead an exciting new chapter, helping shape a high-quality home that delivers safe, therapeutic care and positive outcomes for young people.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Children’s Home Manager based in Crewkerne, your daily duties will include:
- Recruiting, onboarding, training, and developing a dedicated residential care team.
- Ensuring the home provides a safe, therapeutic, and enriching environment for children and young people.
- Overseeing day-to-day operations, including budget management, staffing, and rota planning.
- Maintaining strong compliance standards and ensuring readiness for Ofsted inspections.
- Building effective working relationships with local authorities and key stakeholders in Crewkerne and the wider Somerset area.
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Children’s Home Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential setting.
- Strong working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and evidence of achieving positive inspection outcomes.
- Demonstrable leadership capability, with the ability to motivate and develop a stable team.
- A proactive, autonomous approach and a genuine commitment to improving young people’s lives.
Benefits & Work Environment:
- Competitive salary with bonus potential and progression opportunities.
- Additional training to support development and fast-track career growth.
- The chance to help build something special from the ground up within a high-quality service in Crewkerne, Somerset.
If you are a qualified Children’s Home Manager looking for an exciting new role in Crewkerne, apply today!
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