Manager Designate Children's Home


Company:	Nothing But Recruitment
Salary:	£36,000 to £42,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bideford, EX39 2QQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	17 Nov 2026

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Summary

About the role

We are currently seeking a Manager Designate to join our client, a dedicated organisation in the residential childcare sector, to take on a pivotal leadership role within a new 2-bed children's home located in Bideford, Devon. This full-time, permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional looking to advance their career and contribute to the establishment and development of a new service.

What you will do

• Support the successful development and operation of the new children's home.

• Provide strong leadership and support to the residential care team.

• Ensure the home consistently delivers high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people.

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, compliance, and operational practice.

• Support staff development, supervision, and ongoing performance.

• Collaborate with senior management and relevant professionals to meet the needs of children and young people.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and care standards.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and Ofsted requirements.

• Play an active role in preparing the service for registration and ongoing inspection requirements.

What we are looking for

• Experience working at a senior level within a residential children's home is preferred.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent; Level 5 qualification preferred.

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

• Experience in compliance and operational management within residential childcare.

• A solid understanding of safeguarding and the needs of children and young people.

• The ability to lead by example and foster a positive, supportive team environment.

• Commitment to providing high-quality, child-centred care.

Package

Our client offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £42,000 per annum, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including a Christmas bonus, annual "Thank You" event, life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellbeing benefits from day one, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

How to apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and help shape a new children's home, please apply via the form on this page.

Nothing But Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Apply via our website and a named consultant will reply.

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