Company: New Start
Location: Kirklees
Job Description:
Service Manager Residential Children’s Homes
Salary: £57,457- £58,462
Expires: 14/07/2026
Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full Time
We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager to join our established leadership team within Kirklees Children’s Residential Services.
This is a key strategic leadership role, working alongside an existing Service Manager, to lead and shape high-quality residential provision that delivers exceptional care and outcomes for children and young people.
ABOUT THE SERVICE
Kirklees currently provides a diverse and expanding residential offer, including:
- Six children’s homes, comprising:
- Four long-term homes supporting up to 4 children aged 9–18
- Two specialist homes for children with disabilities and complex health needs:
- One long-term home for up to 6 young people aged 11–18
- One short breaks home supporting children living with families or carers through planned stays
- Ongoing development plans to expand provision, including small group living homes supporting up to 2 children
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Service Manager, you will:
- Provide strong, values-driven leadership to Registered Managers and their teams, embedding a positive, trauma-informed and child-centred culture
- Take strategic oversight of service delivery to ensure excellent standards of care, safeguarding and practice
- Lead on the recruitment
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Posted: July 5th, 2026