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Service Manager - Children's Home
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The Lighthouse, Gloucestershire
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based
Salary is £50,000
Role Overview
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.
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.
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Key Responsibilities
- Full responsibility for the leadership, development, and day-to-day management of the residential children’s home.
- Ensure children receive outstanding care in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Work closely with a highly supportive senior leadership team.
- Shape the service's culture, achievements, and success.
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Key Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards) required.
- Previous experience within children’s residential care at management or deputy level.
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practices.
- Passionate about therapeutic and trauma-informed care.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Child-focused, resilient, and values-driven approach.
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.
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