Full job descriptionRegistered Home Manager – Residential Children’s Home
*Location: Edinburgh
*Salary: £36,500 - £48,000 per annum + bonuses and benefits
*Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced leader in residential childcare or possess strong transferable leadership skills? This is your chance to significantly impact the lives of children and young people by leading a dedicated team in a nurturing environment.
About the Role
As the Registered Home Manager, you will oversee the leadership, development, and operation of a residential children’s home. This pivotal role involves upholding exceptional care standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a safe, supportive environment for children to prosper.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and strategically oversee the home’s daily operations.
*Deliver high-quality, child-centred, and trauma-informed care.
*Uphold a robust culture of safeguarding and child protection.
*Lead, coach, and develop team members through regular supervision, training, and support.
*Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate standards and SSSC requirements.
*Efficiently manage staffing, budgets, rotas, and resources.
*Build positive relationships with Local Authorities, regulatory bodies, and partner agencies.
About You
We seek a compassionate, inspiring leader who can:
*Build and drive strong teams.
*Maintain high care standards.
*Motivate others and foster a positive, accountable culture.
Qualifications and Experience
*SVQ Level 4 / SCQF Level 9 in Children and Young People, with CSLM or equivalent.
*At least 2 years’ management experience and 5 years in residential childcare.
*Experience in staff supervision within a residential care setting.
*Full UK driving licence.
Salary and Benefits
*Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
*Annual discretionary performance bonus.
*Referral and attendance bonus schemes.
*Enhanced holiday entitlement and company sick pay.
*Company pension scheme.
*Health and wellbeing support programme.
*Private medical, dental, and optical insurance.
*Employee mentoring and development programmes.
*Free or subsidised meals.
*Free on-site parking.
*Monday to Friday working pattern with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and ready to lead with impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!!