Childrens home manager

Registered Home Manager – Children’s Residential Care (CIW Registered) Location: Cardiff Salary: £50,000 – £54000 + bonus Hours: Monday to Friday | 8-hour shifts | Overtime available Job Type: Full-time | Permanent Important: Applicants must have proven experience managing children’s residential care homes. Applications without this experience cannot be considered. Lead with Purpose. Build Brighter Futures. This Care Group provides nurturing, therapeutic homes where children and young people can thrive. This role requires a leader with proven experience in children’s residential care, ensuring compliance with CIW regulations and delivering trauma-informed support. Our mission is to create brighter futures through compassionate care and professional excellence. As a Registered Home Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality residential childcare services. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact while advancing your leadership career in a supportive, values-driven organisation. Key Responsibilities * Manage and lead a children’s residential care home in line with CIW regulations * Oversee care planning, assessments, and safeguarding procedures * Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care * Mentor and develop your team, ensuring compliance and best practice * Collaborate with our in-house therapeutic team and external professionals Essential Requirements * QCF Level 4/5 Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) * 2+ years’ experience managing a children’s residential care home * Knowledge of Welsh regulatory frameworks * Full UK driving licence * Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Additional Benefits: Company pension Referral programme Health & wellbeing programme Career development opportunities Safer Recruitment Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and the right to work in the UK. (Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.) . Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £48,000.00-£54,000 per year Benefits: * Company events * Company pension * Employee mentoring programme * Private medical insurance * Referral programme * Sick pay Experience: * Children's Residential Leadership: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person