Job Description:

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

📍 Gloucester | 💷 Up to £52,500 DOE + £5,000 Welcome Bonus + £5,000 Annual Quality Bonus | 🕒 40 Hours per Week | 📄 Permanent

The Role

We are recruiting a passionate and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a new 4-bed children’s home in Gloucester. You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive and achieve their full potential.

You will lead and inspire a stable team, maintain high standards of care, ensure safeguarding remains paramount, and drive positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the opening and day-to-day operation of a new children’s home.
• Ensure outstanding safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and motivate a high-performing care team.
• Promote positive outcomes and advocate for young people.
• Maintain quality standards and support continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with professionals, families and stakeholders.

Requirements

✔ Previous experience managing or deputising within a children's residential setting.
✔ Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practices.
✔ Proven experience supporting vulnerable children and young people.
✔ QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Services (or willingness to commence within six months).
✔ Positive, hands-on and child-centred leadership style.

Package & Benefits

⭐ Salary up to £52,500 DOE
⭐ £5,000 Welcome Bonus upon successful registration
⭐ £5,000 Annual Bonus linked to quality and budget measures
⭐ Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
⭐ Management Incentive Plan
⭐ Leadership Academy & ongoing development programmes
⭐ Access to free online learning courses
⭐ Free meals on shift
⭐ Refer-a-Friend Scheme – £1,000 reward
⭐ Employee Recognition Schemes & Annual Awards Evening

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference and want the opportunity to shape a brand-new service, we'd love to hear from you.