Home Centre Manager

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 17/04/2026

Job Information

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Old Kent Road

Province Kent

Postal Code SE1

Job Description

12 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The role involves leading a team of Residential Support Workers and acting as a corporate parent to unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children, ensuring they are safe, supported, and cared for in a stable and nurturing environment until they transition to more permanent accommodation.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of the children’s home, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant service delivery.
• Lead, supervise and support a team of Residential Support Workers, providing clear direction, handovers, and performance oversight.
• Complete regular formal supervisions and practice development plans with staff.
• Work flexible shift patterns to monitor practice and ensure consistency and quality of care.

Essential Experience Required

• Experience working with children or young people in a residential care setting.
• Experience leading or supervising staff on shift.
• Experience working within regulatory frameworks, including Ofsted standards.

Essential Qualifications Required

• GCSEs (or equivalent) or NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.
• Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development.

Additional information to note

• Working Hours: 37 hours per week.
• We work on bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 27 April 2026; apply ASAP.

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