Job Description:

Location: L4, Liverpool
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and committed Level 5 Residential Child Care Manager to play a key role in establishing and leading a high-quality residential children's home in Liverpool.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional with a strong understanding of residential childcare, safeguarding and leadership. The successful candidate will be committed to creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where young people can thrive, achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead, motivate and support the residential care team.
• Provide regular supervision, guidance and professional support to staff.
• Organise staff rotas and maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Monitor staff performance and identify training and development needs.
• Promote a positive, professional and child-centred culture throughout the home.

Safeguarding & Children's Welfare

• Ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people.
• Identify, record and appropriately escalate safeguarding concerns.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, schools, health professionals and other partner agencies.
• Ensure care plans, behaviour support plans and risk assessments are implemented effectively and reviewed regularly.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain accurate records and care documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure policies, procedures and best practices are consistently followed.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided within the home.
• Prepare for and support regulatory inspections.
• Ensure the home operates in accordance with relevant children's social care legislation, regulations and standards.

Staffing & Development

• Participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of care staff.
• Support and deliver effective staff inductions.
• Coordinate and monitor mandatory and role-specific training.
• Conduct staff supervision and contribute to performance reviews and appraisals.
• Develop and maintain a skilled, motivated and consistent care team.

Day-to-Day Operations

Oversee the smooth and effective running of the home.

Manage incidents, complaints and safeguarding matters appropriately.

Maintain effective communication with staff, young people and external professionals.

Manage resources efficiently and contribute to service development and continuous improvement plans.

Participate in an on-call management support rota when required.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

Essential Requirements

• A recognised Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or an equivalent relevant qualification).
• Previous experience working within residential childcare settings.
• Experience supervising or managing staff teams.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Good understanding of relevant children's social care legislation, regulations and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• A professional, reliable and child-focused approach.
• The ability to lead teams and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

An Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory employment checks will be required for this position.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

The opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing a new children's home.

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

A supportive and collaborative management structure.

The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.

Apply Now

If you have the experience, qualifications and passion required to lead a high-quality residential childcare service, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV, outlining your relevant residential childcare management experience and qualifications.