Shaw Trust

Home Manager - Lantern House

Company
Location
Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
9/12/2025
Description
Registered Children’s Home Manager – Lantern House

Contract: Fixed Term, 6 months

Salary: £49,159 - £52,251 per annum + bonus scheme

Location: Skegby, Nottinghamshire

Ofsted rating: Good

About Lantern House

Lantern House supports children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, providing the stability, warmth, and consistency they need to thrive. Rated Good by Ofsted, this is a home where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team work hard to create a nurturing space where every child feels valued, listened to, and understood.

As the Registered Manager, you will lead with empathy and strength, guiding the team to maintain the settled, positive atmosphere already in place while supporting each young person’s individual journey. You’ll also have the support of Homes2Inspire – the only charity-owned provider of residential children’s homes in Ofsted’s top 10 – where 95% of our homes are rated Good or Outstanding.

What You’ll Bring

  • QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
  • At least 2 years’ recent experience in a supervisory role within a Registered Children’s Home
  • Proven managerial and leadership skills with a child-centred approach
  • Strong knowledge of children’s home regulations and legislation
  • A positive track record with Ofsted inspections
  • The ability to inspire a team and build trusted relationships with stakeholders
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service


What We Offer

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

  • Medicash – claim back everyday healthcare costs (dental, optical, etc.)
  • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, including counselling sessions
  • Wellbeing support from our in-house NHS-trained team
  • Shopping, cinema and holiday discounts + Blue Light card eligibility
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • £500 “Refer a Friend” bonus


Please Note

  • All successful applicants will undergo safer recruitment checks, including right to work, an Enhanced DBS (paid for by H2I), and satisfactory references.
  • We may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
  • We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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