Registered Children's Home Manager (Relocation Assistance)

Salary: Up to £53,500 per annum Pay Review Pending in April 2026

(Depending on experience and qualifications) 

Location: Cumbria- Relocation assistance available

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a compassionate and resilient leader ready to shape the future of young lives? 

Do you wish to work in a beautiful, rural location in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside? 

At New Reflexions, we’re looking for an experienced Registered Home Manager to manage a children's residential home. The home is dual registered with Ofsted and AALA. The home is well established and provides excellent outcomes for the children who are well established in their routines. The home has excellent staff retention levels and has maintained Outstanding or good  in all areas.

We believe in putting young people first — and we're proud to be recognised for our child-centred, therapeutic approach. If you’re passionate about high-quality care, have strong leadership skills, and are ready for a meaningful next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

 We strive to provide exceptional, integrated care and education to help vulnerable and complex children achieve their full potential and enjoy fulfilling lives.

Company overview:

The Cumbria region is thriving and  expanding with a friendly established team in place.

New Reflexions is a childcare organisation dedicated to offering care, education, and therapy services to young people who have encountered trauma, leading to emotional and behavioural challenges. Specifically, the New Reflexions Children’s Residential Service provides therapeutic placements, catering to individuals up to the ages of 18 years, for both short-term and long-term placements.

Role overview:

We are looking for a conscientious individual with relevant care qualifications, skills, and knowledge to provide effective leadership and management to the team. Successful candidates will be dedicated professionals with verified experience working as a Senior Residential Care Worker or a Deputy or Home Manager for children.

You should be able to demonstrate or possess:

Applicants must have at least 1 year experience as a Senior RCW or Deputy and hold their NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Experience in or an understanding of AALA

Full UK manual driving Licence is essential, and access to your own transport

Flexible working in various environments

You will be passionate about working within the care sector and committed to delivering high-quality care services and positive outcomes. You must be able to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills together with the flexible attitude necessary in this demanding environment

The post holder has the responsibility to adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedure

Benefits

Fully paid 2-week induction training including First Aid Level 3.

Free access to 5 holiday homes throughout the UK for a personal holiday in the following locations; Borth, Tenby, Heysham, Ayr and Clarach Bay.

Company Pension

Casual Dress

Free on-site parking

All compliance checks are fully funded and also all employees are on the DBS update service.

Health and Wellbeing programme- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers support to your wider family members including access to face to face counselling service.

Blue light card and Bright exchange which offers many exclusive perks.

Refer a friend scheme – refer a friend to come join the New Reflexions team and earn a £500 bonus per referral or £1,000 for a qualified referral.

Cycle to work scheme

Access to the Training Hub with 800 care sector-specific specialist online subjects; CPD accredited & certificated

Check out our website to find out more about what we do!

New Reflexions | High-Quality Children's Residential Care & Education

New Reflexions Care Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check with relevant barred list check(s) as well as other employment clearances.