Goldcrest Lodge, Passfield Common, Liphook, GU30 7RL | £42,000–£47,000 | 40 hours | Permanent
Shape the future of vulnerable children whilst leading your own residential home. This is your chance to move beyond operational tasks and create lasting change in young lives.
Cherry Trees seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead Goldcrest Lodge. You'll have full autonomy to build a nurturing environment where children feel valued and supported to reach their potential.
What you'll be doing
You'll provide values-led leadership, keeping children's needs at the heart of everything.
Lead, motivate and develop your care team
Ensure children receive safe, individualised care
Champion children's voices, rights and feelings
Lead safeguarding practice and manage concerns appropriately
Implement and review care plans, health plans and risk assessments
Build strong relationships with families, social workers and agencies
Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted expectations
Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement
Manage staffing, recruitment, supervision and development
Oversee the home's budget and operational resources
About you
We need a confident, compassionate leader who combines excellent childcare practice with strong management skills.
At least 2 years' experience in residential childcare within the last 5 years
Minimum 1 year managing care staff
Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge
Experience leading residential childcare teams
Background in care planning, risk management and quality assurance
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Confidence making decisions and challenging practice when needed
Genuine commitment to children's rights and positive outcomes
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to achieve within regulatory timescale
Why join Cherry Trees?
Meaningful leadership role where your decisions improve children's lives
Shape the culture and development of Goldcrest Lodge
Committed team and supportive senior leadership
Ongoing professional development opportunities
33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
Pension scheme and business mileage payments
Salary of £42,000–£47,000 depending on experience
About Cherry Trees
Cherry Trees is committed to improving the lives of children and young people. Our approach centres on providing high-quality care in a warm, safe environment where children are listened to, respected and supported to thrive.
You'll be a strong role model who leads by example. You'll balance the needs of children, staff, families and regulators whilst keeping the children's experience at Goldcrest Lodge as your priority.
Ready to lead your own home and create real change in young lives? Apply now to join Cherry Trees as Registered Manager at Goldcrest Lodge.
Cherry Trees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to appropriate safer recruitment procedures, satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks.
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Salary description
£42000.00 - £47000.00 per year