Salary: £45,691 – £53,642 (Depending on Experience)
Location: Doncaster
Client: City of Doncaster Council
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week
About the Role
As a Children’s Homes Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership and management of two 2-bed in-house residential homes, providing therapeutic care and support for children in care. This is a vital opportunity to shape high-quality services within a local authority where most homes are rated “Good” or “Outstanding” by Ofsted. You will lead a skilled and committed team, ensuring a nurturing environment that enables children to heal, develop, and thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage two therapeutic 2-bed homes and lead a dedicated care team
- Register with Ofsted and maintain high inspection standards
- Embed therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches
- Ensure quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and effective budgeting
- Foster a positive, inclusive culture centred on the needs and voices of children
- Work with families, professionals, and stakeholders to achieve strong outcomes
- 2+ years’ experience in children’s residential care and 1+ year in a supervisory role
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and children’s legislation
- Proven leadership, communication, and team development skills
- Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 3 years)
- Enhanced DBS check and commitment to CPD
- Be part of a high-performing, supportive team
- Excellent benefits including 33 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- South Yorkshire Pension Scheme and professional development opportunities
- Exceptional leadership and team development abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident in managing risk, safeguarding, and service performance
- Skilled in fostering inclusive, child-centred, and nurturing environments
- Ability to influence a positive culture through creativity, resilience, and reflective practice
- Competent in strategic thinking, service planning, and innovation
- Effective at partnership working with professionals, families, and agencies
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 3 years of appointment)
- Commitment to attend Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Signs of Safety training
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Commitment to continuous professional development
If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below.
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.
To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email on Jack.Lonsdale@Servicecare.org.uk
