This job has expired

Ofsted Registered Manager Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Nuneaton, CV13
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Home Type: Brand-New 4/5-Bed EBD Children's Home

We are seeking an ambitious, compassionate, and experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 4/5-bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home in Nuneaton click apply for full job details

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Hither Green, South East London

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum

Bonus: £1,000 upon successful Ofsted registration + £5,000 when the home reaches full occupancy

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Lead the opening of a brand-new Children's Home and make a lasting difference.

Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to shape a new service?

We are seeking an exceptional leader to develop and manage Meadow House, our new 5-bed Ofsted-regulated Children's Residential Home in Hither Green, South East London. Supporting children and young people aged 11-17 years with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), you'll play a pivotal role in creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where every young person has the opportunity to thrive.

This is a unique opportunity to recruit your own team, establish a positive culture and lead a service committed to delivering outstanding care.

As the Registered Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for the leadership, management and performance of the home, ensuring it operates in full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.

You'll provide inspirational leadership to your team while maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, care and regulatory compliance. You'll also be responsible for driving continuous improvement, managing budgets and resources effectively, and working collaboratively with professionals, families and partner agencies to ensure positive outcomes for every child.

In return for your commitment and leadership, we offer:

• Salary - £70,000 per annum
• £1,000 bonus upon successful Ofsted registration
• £5,000 bonus upon full occupancy of the home
• 33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• On-site parking
• DBS paid for by Excelcare
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Comprehensive Induction Programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Staff Appreciation Days

Terms & Conditions apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Recruit, lead, motivate and develop a high-performing residential care team.
• Create a positive, child-centred culture focused on achieving outstanding outcomes.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, performance management and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure all staff receive appropriate training and support to deliver high-quality care.
• Chair team meetings and contribute to wider service planning.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of children remains the highest priority.
• Oversee the development and implementation of individual care plans.
• Embed inclusive, anti-discriminatory practice throughout the service.
• Audit care records, monitor quality standards and implement improvements to enhance service delivery.

Operational & Financial Management

• Manage the home's budget, staffing resources and financial performance.
• Plan rotas to ensure safe staffing levels and efficient service delivery.
• Produce accurate reports, forecasts and management information.
• Monitor key performance indicators and quality standards.
• Build effective relationships with social workers, families, education providers, healthcare professionals, police and other partner agencies.
• Represent the home confidently during meetings, inspections and external forums.
• Contribute to policy development and wider organisational improvements.
• Lead business planning and ensure the home remains fully prepared for Ofsted inspections at all times.

About You:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience within children's residential care.
• At least 2 years' management experience in a children's residential setting.
• In-depth knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing and operational performance.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Experience working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals.

Ready to make a real impact?

If you are an ambitious Registered Manager who wants the opportunity to build a high-quality children's home and positively influence the lives of vulnerable young people, we would love to hear from you.

Senior / Residential Support Workers (EBD Children s Residential Home)

Full-Time

Salary package of £25,350 £33,000 excluding sleep-in allowance (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact to a child's life Do you believe every child is special and are you willing to put in the time and effort required to help the children we support discover their purpose Are you ready for your next fun-filled and adventurous career move If so, we can't wait to hear from you!

About the Role

We are seeking empathetic and motivated individuals to join our team as Residential Support and Senior Residential Support Workers, providing consistent and nurturing care to children and young people with EBD living at our children's home located in Hertfordshire (HP3). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child s life.

Candidate will possess a good understanding of OFSTED regulations and compliance requirements, along with experience of working at a children's home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide direct care and support to children and young people in line with their individual care plans.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and key working sessions.
• Support with staff induction and training.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently followed.
• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour support procedures.
• Support daily routines, including education, activities, appointments and personal care.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead shifts and support the team with guidance, mentoring and supervision.

Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete within 2 years.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong communication, empathy and resilience.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and therapeutic approaches to care.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Benefits:

• Additional pay for sleep-ins.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programme.
• Funded qualifications and career development support.
• Clear progression pathway to management roles.
• Pension scheme.
• Supportive team culture and inclusive working environment.

Hours:

• 37.5 hours; Full-Time
• Shift work including weekends, evenings and nights plus sleep-ins (separate sleep-in rate)

If you are a compassionate individual with a passion for providing quality care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required.

Senior / Residential Support Workers (EBD Children's Residential Home)

Full-Time

Salary package of £25,350 - £33,000 excluding sleep-in allowance (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact to a child's life Do you believe every child is special and are you willing to put in the time and effort required to help the children we support discover their purpose Are you ready for your next fun-filled and adventurous career move If so, we can't wait to hear from you!

About the Role

We are seeking empathetic and motivated individuals to join our team as Residential Support and Senior Residential Support Workers, providing consistent and nurturing care to children and young people with EBD living at our children's home located in Hertfordshire (HP3). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's life.

Candidate will possess a good understanding of OFSTED regulations and compliance requirements, along with experience of working at a children's home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide direct care and support to children and young people in line with their individual care plans.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and key working sessions.
• Support with staff induction and training.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently followed.
• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour support procedures.
• Support daily routines, including education, activities, appointments and personal care.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead shifts and support the team with guidance, mentoring and supervision.

Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete within 2 years.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong communication, empathy and resilience.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and therapeutic approaches to care.
• Full UK driving licence - desirable.

Benefits:

• Additional pay for sleep-ins.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programme.
• Funded qualifications and career development support.
• Clear progression pathway to management roles.
• Pension scheme.
• Supportive team culture and inclusive working environment.

Hours:

• 37.5 hours; Full-Time
• Shift work including weekends, evenings and nights plus sleep-ins (separate sleep-in rate)

If you are a compassionate individual with a passion for providing quality care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required.

A great opportunity to work with an established and growing care company providing residential live in support for children and teenagers with challenging behaviour. They are always growing and take pride in the support they give the children - they believe that setting them up with the life skills now will help them turn into well rounded members of the community.Their staff are always on hand to provide emotional support as well as helping to teach and develop the children for the future.

Due to a new home opening in a few weeks, they are recruiting for a Children's Home Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be:-

• Based in a children's residential home in Wallasey
• Working 2 full days and nights and then having 4 days and nights off
• Working with children with a younger age
• Supporting the child with making them breakfast, helping getting them dressed and to school, putting on washing, pick up's from school, cooking dinner, getting them bathed and to bed
• Making sure they are supported emotionally and aiding their learning and development to give them a stable and loving environment

Benefits and salary of a Children's Home Senior Support Worker

• £15.94 if you have your Level 3, £15.33 if you don't have it have the experience
• £60 per sleep in
• 224 hours holiday per year - you get an extra 2 days when you have been there 2 years
• Bank holidays paid at x1.5
• Private health care
• A great support network with further training and development
• Claim petrol back for 40p per mile

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements to be a Senior Support Worker:-

• Living in or around the Wallasey area
• You must have a full UK driving licence and ideally your own vehicle but there is a house car you will have access to
• NVQ level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce would be very beneficial but would consider someone who is working towards their Level 3 qualification
• You will need experience working within children's homes dealing with children

For an immediate interview please Click Apply and speak with Adam Southam.

In the event that you are contacted for a role, please note that as part of the registration process you shall be required to provide FRONTrunner Recruitment Ltd. with proof of identity as well as proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

A great opportunity to work with an established and growing care company providing residential live in support for children and teenagers with challenging behaviour. They are always growing and take pride in the support they give the children - they believe that setting them up with the life skills now will help them turn into well rounded members of the community.Their staff are always on hand to provide emotional support as well as helping to teach and develop the children for the future.

Due to a new home opening in a few weeks, they are recruiting for a Children's Home Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be:-

• Based in a children's residential home in Wallasey
• Working 2 full days and nights and then having 4 days and nights off
• Working with children with a younger age
• Supporting the child with making them breakfast, helping getting them dressed and to school, putting on washing, pick up's from school, cooking dinner, getting them bathed and to bed
• Making sure they are supported emotionally and aiding their learning and development to give them a stable and loving environment

Benefits and salary of a Children's Home Senior Support Worker

• £15.94 if you have your Level 3, £15.33 if you don't have it have the experience
• £60 per sleep in
• 224 hours holiday per year - you get an extra 2 days when you have been there 2 years
• Bank holidays paid at x1.5
• Private health care
• A great support network with further training and development
• Claim petrol back for 40p per mile

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements to be a Senior Support Worker:-

• Living in or around the Wallasey area
• You must have a full UK driving licence and ideally your own vehicle but there is a house car you will have access to
• NVQ level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce would be very beneficial but would consider someone who is working towards their Level 3 qualification
• You will need experience working within children's homes dealing with children

For an immediate interview please Click Apply and speak with Adam Southam.

In the event that you are contacted for a role, please note that as part of the registration process you shall be required to provide FRONTrunner Recruitment Ltd. with proof of identity as well as proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Children's Support Worker
Hinckley
Up to 30,500

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Residential Support Worker to join our clients brand-new Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home in Hinckley, Leicestershire. This is a full-time, permanent position with a guarentee of 160 hour per month. You must also be able to commit to one sleep in shift per week.

About the Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be an essential part of a small, supportive team. This new home provides short-term placements for up to three children and young people (ages 8-18) to help understand their needs. Your main goal will be to build trusting, nurturing relationships that promote their independence, confidence, and emotional skills.

In this role, you will:

• Develop nurturing relationships with young people, focusing on their well-being and strengths.
• Work closely with families and other professionals to provide a holistic support system.
• Contribute to the daily running of the home, including cooking and cleaning, to create a safe and welcoming environment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and ensure all safeguarding policies are followed.
• Be a positive and reliable presence, promoting a safe and secure space at all times.

While Hinckley will be your main base, you'll need to be flexible to cover shifts at other local homes in Coalville, Mountsorrel, Braunstone, and Syston as needed.

What We're Looking For

To be a great fit for this role, you should have:

• The Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or be committed to achieving it within a set timeframe.
• A strong motivation to make a positive impact on young people's lives and build their resilience.
• A solid understanding of safeguarding procedures for vulnerable children and young people.
• The flexibility to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and commit to sleep-ins.
• Relevant experience is a plus, but not essential. We value the right attitude and a willingness to learn above all else.

Our Pay & Benefits

This benefits package includes:

• 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases after five years of service.
• The option to buy an additional five days of annual leave through our HolidayPlus scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a generous employer match.
• Various family-friendly leave options, including company maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Discounts and cashback from major retailers, cinemas, gyms, and more.

Hoop Nursing and Social Care are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Children's Support Worker to join a specialist team in the Swansea area. As a Children's Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and positive environment where children and young people feel valued, supported and able to reach their full potential.

Alongside supporting children, you will work closely with mothers and families, contributing to a holistic support service that empowers and creates positive outcomes for all.

This is a part-time position, 18.5 hours pw.

Essential:

• Level 3 in Childcare
• Min. 2 years experience working with children and Young People in a similar setting
• Personable and professional, with the ability to make positive working partnerships

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service
• Pension contribution scheme
• Employee Asisstance Programme
• A supportive, values-driven team culture
• Leading care provder
• Bespoke training and induction

For more informaton, or to apply for the role, please contact Lauren.

Children s Residential Support Worker

Location: Greenford (UB6)
Pay: £13.50p/h + £50 sleep in
Shift Patterns: 24.5hr 14hr 10hr Wake Night

Are you a passionate and experienced support worker looking to make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable young people?

We are recruiting dedicated Children s Residential Support Workers for a warm and supportive 3-bed EBD home in Greenford The home provides care for children and young people aged 7-17 who have experienced extreme disadvantages, including trauma, mental health challenges, neglect, abuse, and placement breakdowns.

• Provide consistent care and emotional support to children with complex emotional and behavioural needs (EBD)

• Promote a safe, nurturing environment to help young people thrive

• Implement care plans and work closely with the wider staff and therapeutic team

• Support with daily routines, activities, education, and independent living skills

• Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding practices

• Minimum 1 year experience supporting children or young people with EBD or similar complex needs within a Childrens Home

• Ideally hold a Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent (or working towards it)

• Flexible availability to work a combination of the following shiftsincludign occassional weekends and sleep-ins

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and trauma-informed care

• Calm, resilient, and compassionate approach to care

About Us: Sunlight Children s Care is a family run residential childcare provider, offering a variety of residential placements to young people between the ages of 8 18 who may display emotional and challenging behaviours. The young people placed within our services have often experienced significant adversity and trauma in their young lives and may no longer able to reside within their familial / foster home. Our aim is to create a safe and sustainable nurturing environment for our young people and a developmental and rewarding workplace for our care team. We ensure our team(s) adhere to Ofsted standards and guidelines referencing the Children s Act and Children s Care Standards, Ofsted is the looked after children s regulatory body.

Role: We have an exciting opportunity within Sunlight Children s Care Ltd to work as a therapeutic Children s Residential Support Worker, working with young people between the ages of 8 -18. The working pattern is based on a 3 week-rolling rota basis, calculated at 56.4 hours per week(sleeps included), equating to 1 day on, 2 days off (08:00am-11:00pm + sleep). Sleep shifts are included in the annual salary and payment of which is guaranteed when on annual leave.

Responsibilites of Role:

• Provide daily support, guidance, care and safeguard to young people within the residential settings and community.
• Participating and engaging in activities.
• Promote a supportive and enjoyable environment.
• Maintaining a safe and clean home environment, including the completion of all domestic duties and providing home cooked meals.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, risk assessment tailored and key works to each young person's needs.
• Lone working with the young person and professional bodies may be required.
• Foster positive relationships with team members and young people through effective communication.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times, reporting directly to your line manager any information or concern in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with team members and external professionals to support young people's progress.
• Maintain accurate records on ClearCare of care activities, incidents and care plans.
• Adhere strictly to Ofsted standards, Children s Act, and Children s Care Standards.

Requirements:

• Our vacancy is open to experienced candidates who hold or working towards their Level 3 diploma in Children s and Young People/Health and Social Care. We will also consider a person with transferable experience and understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting.
• A minimum of 1 year of supervising experience in managing a team.
• An understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting.
• A full UK driving licence is essential

Company Benefits

• Auto enrolment into NEST pension Scheme criteria dependent, opt out available.
• Life Insurance - 1 year salary paid to a nominated person/pet
• Medicash cash back plan, giving you high street discounts and cash back on dental and optical costs.
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, giving you high street and online discounts
• Comprehensive induction and full training provided and access to nationally recognised vocational qualifications. £160 incentive of completing online training prior start date
• Career progression for all roles
• Team building events
• Christmas Voucher
• Free DBS application and yearly checks
• Enhanced annual leave
• Additional rates paid on Christmas and New Years day, overtime rate paid after completion of fulltime contractual hours
• Our salaries are paid above the minimum wage and proven to be competitive with other establishments within the area.

If you are a passionate individual and feel you can be a good role model for our young people, encourage them to develop meaningful relationships and attachments, whilst contributing to their development to reach their full potential this role could be of interest. In return we can provide access to opportunities for development both personally and professionally and progression within the company, as well as training and access to CPD.