Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential service and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care for up to 5 children and young people with complex needs.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the operational management of the home, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, staff leadership and service development. The successful candidate will be registered with Ofsted, or eligible to register, and will have a strong understanding of residential childcare practice, relevant legislation and quality standards.

About the Company

The service is supported by a wider multidisciplinary model that includes clinical and therapeutic professionals, transition support and administrative staff. The Registered Manager will work closely with internal and external professionals to ensure children receive consistent, well-planned care that supports their emotional, social and educational development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the home
• Ensure the service operates in line with Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, safeguarding requirements and internal policies
• Lead, supervise and develop staff, including Deputy Managers, Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers and support staff
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, placement matching and review processes
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all regulatory and statutory responsibilities are met
• Promote a safe, structured and child-centred environment
• Work in partnership with therapists, education professionals, families and external agencies to support positive outcomes for children
• Manage budgets, staffing resources and service performance effectively
• Contribute to quality assurance, audits, service improvement and inspection readiness.

Person specification

Essential

• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent
• Registered Manager status with Ofsted, or eligible to register
• At least 2 years’ recent experience managing children’s residential services or another regulated care setting
• Experience working with children with complex needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Experience leading and managing teams in a residential or care setting
• Good working knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Safeguarding procedures and risk management
• Trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• Health and safety, HR processes and data protection

Skills and attributes

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately to incidents or emergencies
• Effective communication, record-keeping and organisational skills
• Confidence in managing staff performance, development and accountability
• Commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice

Apply

This is an opportunity for an experienced manager to lead a regulated children’s service, maintain high standards of care and compliance, and support a stable and effective environment for children and young people.

Please send your CV to be considered