Children's Home Manager

Home Manager – Children’s Residential Homes

At Amegreen, we put children and young people first. We’re looking for a Home Manager to oversee one of our residential homes for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. If you’re experienced in children’s residential care and ready to lead with passion, we’d love to hear from you.

The role:

• Lead and support staff teams across the home
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people
• Deputise for the Registered Manager, including Ofsted inspections
• Oversee staff rotas, supervisions, and training
• Build strong relationships with families and professionals
• Take part in the on-call rota and provide confident leadership

About you:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership (or working towards)
• Experience in children’s residential care
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Knowledge of child development & learning disabilities
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

Why work for us?

• Life insurance (death in service) – 4x basic annual salary (bank staff: £80,000)
• Health cash plan (Health Shield) + EAP 24/7 support (after probation/eligibility applies)
• Training and development – induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications
• Free holiday accommodation – company holiday home on Hayling Island (subject to availability)
• Discounts – Blue Light Card (card cost refunded) + local partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential 24/7 support helpline
• Free flu jab (NHS scheme)
• Referral bonus scheme – financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply)
• Pension (NatWest Cushon) – auto-enrolment after 3 months with employer contributions
• Company sick pay – available after 6 months’ service (SSP applies where eligible)
• Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work – salary sacrifice options
• Recognition – Employee of the Month + long service awards (5, 10 and 15 years)
• Discounted driving lessons – local instructor rate (with ID badge)

Equality and Diversity:

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:

Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.

*** Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check ***