Children's Home Manager

43000 - 55000 (depending on experience & qualifications Full Time

Lead a specialist childrens home where your leadership truly changes lives!

Work together with us to re-parent traumatised young people supporting them to achieve their aspirations whist we support you to achieve yours!

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Childrens Home Manager to be the heart of our 4-bed home in this role you will lead a dedicated team to create and maintain a safe stable and nurturing environment where young people can grow and reach their full potential. This role combines strong leadership with a genuine commitment to child-centred trauma-informed care.

At SWAAY we dont just provide residential care we create homes where children feel safe valued and understood. We are proud of our child-centred approach and commitment to trauma-informed practice. For over 30 years we have delivered specialist residential care education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 who have experienced significant trauma and displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into safe responsible and fulfilling adult lives.

As a Childrens Home Manager you will:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home including staffing rotas budgets and resources
• Create and maintain a safe stable and therapeutic environment for young people
• Promote a culture of openness communication and equality
• Oversee the development implementation and review of care plans and risk assessments
• Lead coach and develop the staff team through supervision mentoring and performance management
• Ensure the home consistently meets Ofsted regulations and quality standards
• Ensure high standards of care safeguarding and compliance

To be a successful Childrens Home Manager at SWAAY you will:

• Be a strong leader with a genuine passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
• Have a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
• Experience in a managerial role within childrens residential care
• Strong knowledge of Childrens Homes Regulations Quality Standards and Working Together to Safeguard Children
• Experience supporting young people with emotional behavioural or attachment difficulties

Interested in a career change that matters For more information or an informal conversation contact Amy George at

Why work with us

• Fully funded training - NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management. Specialist therapeutic training including trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice (DDP)
• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• Private Healthcare
• Health Cash Scheme
• Confidential Employee Advice Programme providing wellbeing support financial and legal advice coaching and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Access to Blue Light Discount
• Length of Service Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce celebrating each individuals uniqueness.

SWAAY have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.

Required Experience:

Manager