Home Support Manager

Overview

In this role you lead a Residential Home Support service for children and young people, focusing on safe, nurturing environments that support development and independence. You will guide a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and work with families and partners to coordinate timely support. The position emphasizes safeguarding, service planning, and continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for children in community settings. This is a values-driven leadership role with a focus on wellbeing and collaborative partnership.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working patterns
• wellbeing and work–life balance
• leadership development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the service and supervise staff
• Coach and develop the team, monitor performance and ensure regulatory standards (CQC and safeguarding)
• Engage with families, carers and partner organisations to coordinate support
• Plan services, resources and short breaks to meet individual needs
• Drive continuous improvement and monitor service quality
• Lead on service planning, build partnerships, and contribute to outcomes for children and families
• Support children with complex needs and create a safe, caring environment
• Promote emotional wellbeing, development, and social connections for children

Key requirements

• Experience working with children and young people
• Understanding of child development and challenging behaviours
• Caring, patient, and child-focused attitude
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Flexible to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rota
• Hold a full UK driving licence with business insurance and have access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Willingness to work towards required leadership qualifications if not already held

• compassionate
• energetic
• leading by example
• CQC regulatory knowledge
• safeguarding processes
• leadership in health and social care for Children and Young People

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