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£40k-£55k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Ofsted track record
Ask how they've achieved or maintained a good or outstanding rating.
Safeguarding-first
Children's care is safeguarding-critical. Screen rigorously for it.
Qualifications
Confirm the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare and relevant experience.
How to run the hire
1. Define the home
Be clear on the service type, needs of the children and registration.
2. Check the essentials
Confirm the Level 5 qualification, Ofsted requirements and enhanced DBS.
3. Use a safeguarding-led interview
Assess safeguarding judgement and care values in depth.
4. Include a scenario
A safeguarding scenario reveals how they'd protect the children.
5. Reference thoroughly
Confirm ratings, safeguarding record and conduct.
Fees typically run 15-23% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts, and candidates are fully compliance-checked.
Usually 6-12 weeks, given the strict compliance and safeguarding checks.
This is not a hire to rush - thorough checks protect the children and the registration.
A Children's Home Manager runs a residential children's home - leading safeguarding, care quality, staff and compliance, and holding the Ofsted registration.
They're accountable for the wellbeing of the children and the home's rating.
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, plus relevant experience and an enhanced DBS. Ofsted must approve them as manager.
We verify all of this before presenting candidates.
Try: Walk me through your approach to safeguarding.
How did you achieve or maintain a good Ofsted rating?
Tell me about a serious incident you managed. and How do you support and develop your care team?
Yes, including Ofsted Registered Managers.
We verify qualifications, DBS and safeguarding record thoroughly first.
Tell us about your role and a specialist social care recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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