Location: Newmarket
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum DOE + £5,000 annual bonus

Joneshouse Recruitment is working on behalf of a specialist children’s residential provider to recruit an experienced Children’s Registered Home Manager for a newly established service in Newmarket.

This is a rare opportunity to take a leadership role within a specialist mental health residential setting with integrated education provision. You will play a key role in shaping service delivery and creating positive, life-changing experiences for young people.

Role Overview

As Children’s Registered Home Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership and management of a 5-bedded children’s home supporting young people aged 12–18 with complex mental health needs and high-risk behaviours.

Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team, including on-site clinical and education professionals, you will ensure high-quality, child-centred care and support young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the children’s home

• Develop and oversee individual care plans for each young person

• Recruit, train, develop and retain a high-performing staff team

• Consult with young people regarding their care and support plans

• Allocate Key Workers and ensure effective delivery of care plans

• Maintain high standards of care in line with Ofsted and regulatory requirements

• Manage complaints, safeguarding and child protection concerns appropriately

• Work in partnership with parents, carers and external professionals

• Attend and contribute to planning, review and multi-agency meetings

• Promote a strong safeguarding culture and positive home environment

• Manage budgets and ensure the home operates within financial expectations

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for improving the lives of young people

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years

• Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care – Essential

• Level 5 in Leadership and Management – Preferred (or willingness to enrol within 6 months)

• Strong knowledge of Quality Standards, SCCIF and relevant childcare legislation

• Excellent leadership, organisation and team management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Understanding of trauma, mental health and behavioural difficulties

• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 DOE

• £5,000 annual quality and performance bonus

• Management development and leadership training programmes

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development

• Pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

• Recommend a Friend scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Team rewards and long service awards

Ref: CT01