Dual Home Manager

Solo Children's Residential Services
Location: Hertfordshire | £70,000 per annum | 2 x Solo EBD Services
Full-Time | Permanent

We are recruiting for a passionate, experienced, and strong leader to take on the role of Dual Home Manager, overseeing two solo occupancy children's residential homes that support young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a senior leadership opportunity offering autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to directly shape the futures of young people through therapeutic and trauma-informed care.

Due to the nature of the role, prior experience managing children's residential homes is essential.

What You'll Get:

£70,000 annual salary - competitive, reflective of your experience and leadership

Support from a committed senior management team and therapeutic leads

Opportunity to lead high-quality, person-centred care in two well-resourced services

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strong, hands-on leadership across two solo EBD children's homes

Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance and high standards

Inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams across both sites

Ensure both homes meet Ofsted regulations and achieve/maintain a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' rating

Create a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for children aged 8-17

Implement and monitor care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures

Work closely with local authorities, social workers, and external agencies

Manage budgets, staffing, rotas, and performance consistently across services

Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and child-centred practice

What We're Looking For:

Strong leadership experience within children's residential care - this is essential

Proven track record of managing teams and achieving successful Ofsted inspections

In-depth understanding of EBD, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks

NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People)

Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and people management skills

Ability to inspire teams and create a high-performing, supportive culture across multiple settings

If you're a strong, values-driven leader ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you