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Children's Home Manager - Relocate to Cumbria

Job reference

AA/CA/12143

Company Name

Sterling Cross Ltd

Salary

Up to £58,344 + relocation allowance*

Location

Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland

Industry sector

Health, Nursing

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

13/01/2026

Closing date

13/02/2026

A specialist, values-led children's care provider is seeking an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead high-impact residential homes in the Carlisle area.

Cumbria offers a rewarding career alongside an exceptional quality of life, set among beautiful lakes, fells, and coastal scenery.

Relocation support of up to £8,000 is available to help ensure a smooth and supported relocation experience.

This role is perfect for a compassionate, resilient leader who believe in trauma-responsive care and want to make a real, life-changing difference for young people.

The services are small, specialist, and designed for high-quality, individualised care, offering stability, therapeutic relationships, and structured support for children who have experienced significant trauma.

As a Registered Children's Home Manager, you will enjoy real autonomy to shape care, supported by a collaborative senior team and strong multi-agency partnerships that help achieve exceptional outcomes.

You will also work closely with external professionals, ensuring holistic, child-centred support that empowers every young person to heal and grow.

This is a permanent, full-time leadership role with meaningful opportunities for career development.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Deputy Children's Home Managers looking for the next step!

Person Specification

* Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce (or actively working towards)

* Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

* Strong understanding of Children's Homes regulations, standards and quality frameworks

* Excellent leadership, communication and team-development skills

* Child-centred, resilient and committed to trauma-responsive practice

Benefits

* 33 days holiday plus loyalty days at 2 and 5 years

* Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility where required

* Private medical insurance, 24/7 GP access, Medicash, dental/optical cashback and gym discounts

* Referral bonuses and monthly recognition awards

* Help with relocation allowance up to £8,000*

* Pension and life assurance (2× salary)

* Exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

* Comprehensive training, coaching and professional development opportunities