Residential Children’s Manager Full-time

Home Manager – Barnstaple (5-bed EBD)
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 | Location: Barnstaple | Setting: 5-Bed Residential Home

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to lead a dedicated team in a supportive, high-quality environment? We’re looking for a Home Manager to oversee a 5-bed home for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in Barnstaple.

About the Role
As Home Manager, you will hold a legal title registered with Ofsted and be responsible for delivering outstanding care for children in your home. Working closely with the Responsible Individual, Senior Management Team, and company directors, you will create a nurturing environment where children’s development and wellbeing are at the forefront.

You’ll manage and develop your staff team, ensure compliance with Ofsted Quality Standards, maintain robust operational procedures, and drive the home towards excellence at every inspection. Your leadership will directly shape the experiences of children, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and empowered.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage your staff team, providing support, supervision, and development opportunities.
Ensure the home operates to and exceeds Ofsted standards, achieving at least a “Good” grading and striving for “Outstanding.”
Maintain high-quality records, placement plans, and care documentation in line with regulatory standards.
Oversee staffing, rotas, sleep-ins, and on-call duties, ensuring fair allocation and adequate coverage.
Manage the home’s budget and resources, maintaining financial viability.
Promote the home and its ethos to external professionals and stakeholders.
Ensure each child has an individual plan with clear outcomes, regularly reviewed and communicated appropriately.
Lead continuous professional development for yourself and your team, fostering reflective practice and improvement.
Work strategically with Directors to drive quality improvement across the home and wider organisation.

About You
Experienced in residential childcare management, ideally with previous Ofsted inspection experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Able to make sound, child-focused decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Committed to promoting positive outcomes for children with EBD.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children while leading a passionate, skilled team. You’ll have the support of a committed senior management team and the autonomy to create a home that delivers exceptional care.

Apply now to lead a home where children thrive and staff are empowered to deliver their best.