Trainee Children’s Home Manager

This is a development role for an experienced senior practitioner who is ready to progress into registered management. As Trainee Children’s Home Manager, you will work closely with an established senior leadership team and homes manager. You will gain hands on experience across leadership, safeguarding, care standards, and compliance, with structured support to prepare you for future registration with Ofsted.This role is suited to someone who understands residential childcare, values reflective practice, and wants to lead with care and clarity.Key Responsibilities Leadership and development

• Support the day to day running of the home
• Act as a positive role model for staff
• Take part in supervisions, team meetings, and training
• Develop confidence in leadership and decision making

Care and safeguarding

• Support children’s emotional and practical needs
• Follow safeguarding procedures and risk management plans
• Promote children’s rights, equality, and inclusion
• Help maintain a calm and therapeutic environment

Quality and compliance

• Support audits and quality checks
• Learn regulatory requirements and Ofsted expectations
• Contribute to care planning, recording, and reviews

Partnership working

• Build respectful relationships with families and professionals
• Support communication with local authorities and external agencies

What We Are Looking For

• Significant experience working in a children’s home
• Experience in a senior or deputy role is preferred
• A clear interest in progressing into registered management
• Willingness to work towards a Level 5 Diploma if not already held
• Strong values around care, consistency, and accountability
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

What We Offer

• Structured development towards a Registered Manager role
• Mentoring and support from experienced leaders
• Training and funded qualifications where appropriate
• Supportive and stable working environment
• Company pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Free parking and on site parking

Join Us! If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to grow into a management role where relationships and quality matter, we would welcome your application.

Pay: £43,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person