Role: OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager
Location: Kettering
Salary: Up to £60,000 + bonuses
Hours: Full-time
Essential Requirements
- Experience: 2+ years as a Registered Manager in children’s care with at least a 'GOOD' OFSTED rating.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
- Knowledge: Expertise in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and childcare legislation.
- Licence: Full UK driving licence.
The Role & Responsibilities
Heart and Home Living seeks a calm, empathetic leader for a trauma-informed home supporting young people with complex EBD.
- Lead & Mentor: Oversee daily operations and inspire a dedicated care team.
- Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to OFSTED standards and statutory regulations.
- Care Planning: Develop and deliver personalised plans focused on child safety, healing, and development.
- Crisis Management: Model positive behaviours, maintain professional boundaries, and navigate challenges calmly.
Benefits
Generous annual leave, pension scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, ongoing professional development, casual dress code, and a cycle-to-work initiative.
- Safeguarding: Rigorous safer recruitment applies, including enhanced DBS checks. It is a criminal offence for anyone barred from working with children to apply.
