Children's Home Manager

Children’s Home Manager

Location: Hatfield
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 basic (OTE up to £76,500 in your first year)
Welcome Bonus: £5,000
Annual Bonus: Up to 21% of salary
Commitment Bonus: Additional £5,000 after 12 months
Annual Leave: 32 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Join One of the UK’s Leading Providers of Education and Care We’re looking for an exceptional Children’s Home Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering therapeutic care for children and young people in Hatfield. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to make a lasting impact while growing your career with a values-led organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading a team to provide outstanding, trauma-informed care
  
  
• Creating a safe, nurturing and empowering home environment
  
  
• Driving strategic development and service improvement
  
  
• Managing care planning, supervision, and staff performance
  
  
• Overseeing the home’s budget and financial operations
  
  
• Embedding safeguarding and compliance across the service
  
  
• Acting as a positive role model for staff and residents
  
  

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior role in residential children’s care
  
  
• Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People’s Workforce
  
  
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards)
  
  
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and care standards
  
  
• Compassionate, resilient, and effective leadership style
  
  
• Full UK driving licence and on-call flexibility
  
  

What You’ll Get:

• Industry-leading salary and bonus structure
  
  
• Welcome and commitment bonuses totalling £10,000
  
  
• Full training and career development pathways
  
  
• The chance to truly make a home for children who need it most
  
  
• Join a company with a reputation for excellence and innovation
  
  

Take the next step in your care leadership journey today.
Apply now or contact us for more information — and help shape the future for young people.