Department: Residential
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Ivy Cottage, Nelson, Lancashire
Compensation: £47,000 – £55,000 / year (DOE) + Bonus up to £8,500
Registered Children’s Home Manager
Are you a passionate leader with a heart for children’s care? We’re looking for a Registered Children’s Home Manager to join our dedicated team and lead one of our nurturing, high‑quality EBD homes.
The Nelson home is a solo service, offering a smaller, safe and nurturing place for 6 to 18‑year‑olds with complex behavioural, emotional and social needs.
Who we’re looking for
We seek dedicated passionate individuals who take pride and responsibility in their work. In this role you will manage the home, oversee care plans, ensure compliance with regulations and support staff and children.
Qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (essential)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (highly desirable)
- A minimum of 2 years in a position relevant to residential care of children (essential)
- A minimum of 12 months experience in a managerial/senior/team‑leader/supervisory role within care
- In‑depth knowledge of relevant legislation, best practice and regulatory expectations such as Ofsted regulations (essential)
Legal requirements and equality statement
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees promote equal opportunities for all and challenge any behaviour or practice that discriminates against any young person or colleague on grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
The role must adhere to Regulation 28 of The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
Benefits
- A competitive salary of up to £55,000
- Bonus structure with potential to earn up to £8,500
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
- Company sick pay
- Death in Service – 4 x basic salary
- Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District (free stay)
- Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
- Healthcare cashback planEnrolment into the Esland pension scheme
- Comprehensive paid induction training accredited by the Bild Association of Certified Training
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities – over 50 internal promotions last year
- Cycle to work scheme
- £500 Refer a Friend bonus
- Monthly recognition awards
- Casual dress code
- Access to big‑brand deals and discounts via our E‑Together employee benefits scheme
- Food available while on shift
- Free parking
- Opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life
How to apply
If you want to be part of a highly valued and impactful team, apply today!
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