Registered Children's Manager

Job Title: Children’s Home Manager – CSE Services
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us
Claire at Amber Mace are working with a children’s care provider of therapeutic residential care for children and young people affected by Child Sexual Exploitation and other forms of trauma. Their services are built on compassion, safety, and a deep commitment to helping vulnerable young people recover and rebuild their lives.
My client is looking for a highly skilled and emotionally resilient Children’s Home Manager to lead the Shrewsbury-based home and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and trauma-informed care for children who have experienced significant harm.

The Role
As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and regulatory compliance of a specialist children’s home that forms part of our wider CSE services. You will lead a dedicated team in providing structured, therapeutic care for young people aged 12–17, many of whom may present with complex trauma, high-risk behaviours, and safeguarding concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, compassionate leadership and ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted standards and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Build and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for children who have experienced CSE and other forms of abuse.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop a high-performing team of care staff and deputy managers.
• Lead on safeguarding, care planning, and risk management to protect young people from further harm.
• Work closely with social workers, clinical teams, local authorities, and other external agencies.
• Ensure therapeutic approaches are embedded in daily practice and staff are trauma-informed.
• Monitor and manage budgets, resources, and regulatory compliance across the service.
• Prepare the home for Ofsted inspections, audits, and stakeholder reviews.
• Promote young people’s rights, voice, and participation in their care and recovery.

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing or deputising in a children’s residential setting.
• In-depth understanding of CSE, trauma-informed care, and safeguarding best practices.
• Experience working with high-risk young people and complex behavioural needs.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in high-pressure and emotionally challenging environments.
• Thorough understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and full right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Therapeutic training or qualifications (e.g., PACE, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy).
• Experience supporting homes through Ofsted inspections with a “Good” or “Outstanding” rating.
• First aid, medication, and health & safety training.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum
• Supportive clinical and operational leadership team
• Ongoing CPD, training, and qualifications
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and health & wellbeing support
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people

For more information please call Claire at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email your cv to (url removed)