Job reference
AA/CA/12143
Company Name
Salary
Up to £58,344 + relocation allowance*
Location
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Industry sector
Health, Nursing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
12/12/2025
Closing date
09/01/2026
A specialist, values-led children's care provider is seeking experienced Registered Children's Home Managers to lead high-impact residential homes in the Carlisle area.
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!
What Makes This Role Special
* Lead therapeutic homes designed to support one child at a time with high-quality, personalised care.
* Be part of an organisation where decisions directly impact children's healing and long-term outcomes.
* Work in a culture that values relationships, consistency and trauma-informed practice.
* Benefit from extensive training, coaching and clear career pathways within a growing organisation.
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