Job Description:

Registered Children’s Home Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tynestack Recruitment are currently supporting a well-established residential childcare provider in the appointment of a Registered Children’s Home Manager for an existing Good rated children’s home based in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step into registration within a therapeutic, relationship-led organisation that genuinely prioritises outcomes for young people over occupancy driven practices.

The home supports up to 4 young people aged between 10–18 years with EBD and complex needs within a highly supportive and nurturing environment. All young people are staffed on a 1:1 basis to ensure consistent support, stability and positive outcomes.

The organisation has a strong therapeutic ethos and benefits from Psychologist support available to both young people and the staff team.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance are consistently maintained.

You will lead and develop the existing staff team while promoting a positive, trauma-informed and relationship-based culture throughout the home.

Responsibilities

• Overall operational management of the children’s home
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• Leading, supporting and developing the staff team
• Safeguarding and care planning responsibilities
• Promoting positive outcomes for young people
• Maintaining a therapeutic and nurturing home environment
• Building positive relationships with families and professionals
• Driving continuous improvement across the service

Requirements

• Experience within residential children’s homes
• Leadership or management experience within childcare settings
• Strong safeguarding and Ofsted knowledge
• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification preferred or willingness to complete
• Experience supporting young people with EBD, trauma and complex behaviours

Experienced Deputy Managers ready to progress into their first Registered Manager role are encouraged to apply.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary with flexibility for the right candidate
• Discretionary bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes
• Existing Good rated home
• Therapeutic and relationship-led culture
• Strong staffing ratios and support structure
• Psychologist support available
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Supportive senior leadership team

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a smaller provider that genuinely values therapeutic care, positive outcomes and staff wellbeing.

For a confidential discussion, please apply today.