Children's Home Trainee Manager
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £38,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LS12 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Children's Home Deputy Manager / Trainee Registered Manager
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Location: Leeds, LS12
Home Size: 4-Bed EBD Children's Home
Salary & Benefits
• £38,000 per annum
• 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• £60 per sleep-in
• Approximately 4–6 sleep-ins per month
• Rotating shift patterns of 1 on, 3 off and 2 on, 4 off
• Shifts run from 10am to 10am the following day, including an overnight sleep-in
• Established children's home rated Good by Ofsted
• Supportive senior management team
• Opportunity to develop into a Registered Manager role
What We're Looking For
• Previous experience within a children's residential care setting
• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, care planning and residential childcare regulations
• Leadership potential and the ability to support and motivate a staff team
• Good communication, organisational and decision-making skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Commitment to providing safe, nurturing and child-centred care
• Ambition to develop professionally and progress towards a Registered Manager position
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the established 4-bed EBD home
• Help maintain the home's Good Ofsted rating and high standards of care
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to residential childcare staff
• Support staff supervision, training and professional development
• Ensure children receive safe, consistent and nurturing care tailored to their individual needs
• Support the development and review of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Promote safeguarding and ensure concerns are recorded, reported and escalated appropriately
• Ensure care is delivered in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate records and support quality assurance processes
• Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement
• Work closely with the senior management team to develop the skills and experience required for progression into a Registered Manager role
To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to
t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.