Residential Manager (Residential Childcare)


Company:	Ar Curam Ltd
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	TS11 8AU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

We have an opportunity coming up for a Registered Manager on a permanent basis at the Maples, our 2 bed CSE Specialist Residential Childcare Service in New Marske.

In this role, supported by the Operations Manager, Head of Service and the Responsible Individual for Ar Curam, you will ensure the effective and efficient running of the Maples, including a high standard of care, providing safe, consistent, trauma-informed care to young people at high risk of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). Your evaluated skill set will demonstrating a competence to work within the constraints of restricted safeguarding measures.

You will ensure staff engagement, development and performance in their contribution to delivery of this service. You will also support the strategic development of the service and contribute towards organisational development.

You will be experienced in a Residential Childcare Leadership position, confident in your Leadership and decision making abilities. Within the last five years you should have worked at least two years in a Senior/Management position relevant to the residential care of children, and in addition experienced in the supervision and management of staff working in the care sector.

You’ll bring a strong working knowledge of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations and the Ofsted Inspection Framework, including the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF). As an essential you will bring a sound understand how these standards shape daily practice, ensuring compliance while creating the best possible experiences and outcomes for children in residential care.

You should possess your QCF Level 3 or 4 in Children and Workforce Development (or accepted equivalent) in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations or hold a level 5 which supersedes this qualification and meets the requirement. Where a level 3 or 4 is held, it is essential that you are working towards your QCF Level 5, with no more than 1 year left to undertake and a commitment to complete this within the required timescale. You will also hold the Level 5 Supervision and Appraisal module.

If not already held, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the level 5 supervision module within 3 months of appointment. This will be funded by Ar Curam.

If you meet the criteria and are interested in pursuing an opportunity, please send our company application form or your CV in the first instance to HR@arcuram.com by 10am on Monday 5th October 2026.

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