Job Description
Service Manager
Department: Senior Management and Leadership
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Lighthouse
Compensation: £50,000 / year
The Lighthouse, Gloucestershire
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based
Salary is £50,000
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards) required
Located just outside Stroud town centre in Gloucestershire, The Lighthouse is a welcoming 5-bedded residential home supporting young females aged 13–18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties. With excellent transport links, including a local bus station, train station, and just a 10-minute walk from the town centre, The Lighthouse provides a supportive and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.
What you'll be doing
As Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for the leadership, development, and day-to-day management of the residential children’s home. You will ensure that children receive outstanding care in a safe, nurturing environment, enabling them to make progress in all aspects of their lives. You will work closely with a highly supportive senior leadership team and play a key role in shaping the service's culture, achievements, and success.
You will be expected to:
- Lead on the day-to-day operations of the children’s home
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Home Regulations 2015
- Create a positive, child-centred, trauma-informed and therapeutic culture within the home
- Lead, develop, and support the staff team
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children
- Ensure high-quality care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies are in place and effectively implemented
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals
- Ensure positive outcomes for children across education, independence and wellbeing
- Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcomes
- Support an effective team through recruitment, staff development, and team retention
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
- Previous experience within children’s residential care at management or deputy level
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practices
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
- Passionate about therapeutic and trauma-informed care
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Child-focused, resilient, and values-driven approach
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
