Childrens Homes Manager – Essex

Job Title

Residential Homes Manager

Location

Essex

Contract

Full time, permanent

Salary

£44,720.00 – £71,240.00

Benefits

• Full company induction, including physical intervention training (NFPS)
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Refer a friend bonus £500
• TOB Applies
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing continuous career progression with funded qualifications leading to enhanced pay scales
• Blue Light Card discount card eligibility
• Enhanced DBS funded by us
• Staff bonus – Ofsted ranking bonus £500 for good and £1,000 for outstanding, plus other bonuses adding up to £18,200 annually

Company

White Trees Group, part of SureCare Residential Ltd provides safe, supportive homes for young people facing complex challenges.

Job Overview

We believe our work goes far beyond keeping young people safe; it’s about helping them grow, heal and build brighter futures. The therapeutic support we provide is always trauma‑informed, child‑centred and relationship‑focused.

Personal Specification

• Naturally caring, patient and emotionally intelligent
• Calm and grounded, even under pressure, with the ability to set clear, consistent boundaries
• Supportive team player who leads with empathy and kindness

Requirements

• Successful registration with Ofsted
• At least 2 years experience leading, supervising and managing a team of staff
• Level 5 diploma in Leadership & Management completed, or enrolment to achieve within an agreed timeframe

What You’ll Do

• Regularly monitor delivery of care by all staff ensuring physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of young people are recognised, assessed and met
• Follow admission policy and procedures and conduct pre‑admission assessment/matching for all potential young people when managing referrals, with support and guidance from area manager/referrals and placements manager
• Ensure young people are supported in stressful situations, crisis or emotional and behavioural challenges
• Manage storage, handling and administration of medications, finances and petty cash in the home
• Carry out duties of “Responsible Individual” and ensure statutory obligations and relevant legislation (environmental health, health & safety, fire regulations) are complied with

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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