Job Description

Registered Children’s Home Manager

Shropshire | Full-Time | Permanent | Up to £56,000 per annum

Lead. Inspire. Make a Lasting Difference.

At New Reflexions, every child matters.

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and inspirational Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead one of our homes in Shropshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident childcare leader who is passionate about creating safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where children and young people can thrive.

About the Role

As Registered Home Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management and development of the home, creating a positive, child-centred culture and ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and compliance.

You will lead and develop a dedicated residential team, working closely with education, clinical and external professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children in our care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing residential team.
• Creating a warm, stable and nurturing environment for children and young people.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Overseeing care planning, safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.
• Managing recruitment, supervision, training and performance.
• Working collaboratively with education, clinical and external professionals.
• Driving continuous improvement and preparing for Ofsted inspections.
• Supporting children and young people with complex needs, trauma and emotional distress.

About You

We are looking for a resilient, organised and child-focused leader who can inspire a team while remaining calm, compassionate and professional in challenging situations.

You will have:

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within children's residential care.
• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or working towards
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Experience leading and developing residential childcare teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

Experience of therapeutic or trauma-informed care and Ofsted inspections would be desirable.

Why Join New Reflexions?

New Reflexions provides specialist care, education and therapeutic services for children and young people who have experienced trauma, emotional distress and complex life experiences. All our homes and schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted

We invest in our people and offer:

• Salary up to £56,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Fully paid induction and ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling support.
• Funded Blue Light Card.
• Free access to five company holiday homes across the UK.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• £500 Refer-a-Friend bonus / £1,000 for qualified referrals.
• Fully funded DBS and compliance checks.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are an experienced children's residential care leader looking for an opportunity to lead a team, shape a service and make a genuine difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement

New Reflexions Care Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, including relevant barred list checks, alongside other pre-employment clearances. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.