Job Description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care Home

Location:

Basildon (or your location)

Salary:

45,000 - 60,000 per annum (depending on experience) + performance bonuses

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

About Us

We are a new children's residential care home committed to providing high-quality, nurturing, and trauma-informed care for young people aged 8-17. Our aim is to create a safe, stable and empowering environment where children can heal, grow, and achieve positive outcomes.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and highly competent

Registered Manager

to lead the home, guide the team, and ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations.

Role Overview

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for:

Leading the operational management of the home in line with Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. Ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and support for young people. Managing staff performance, recruitment, training, and supervision. Maintaining high-quality care plans, risk assessments, and reporting systems. Overseeing budgets, audits, and regulatory inspections. Promoting a positive culture based on respect, empowerment, and child-centred care. Ensuring the home meets the requirements to achieve and maintain a

Good

or

Outstanding

Ofsted rating.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a professional care team. Ensure all staff deliver trauma-informed, therapeutic, and child-centred support. Maintain compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. Ensure robust safeguarding practices and incident reporting. Engage with local authorities, social workers, families, and external professionals. Oversee rota planning, staffing levels, and team development. Drive continuous improvement across the service.

Essential Requirements

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).

Minimum

2 years' experience

in a leadership role within a children's residential care home. Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and child protection frameworks. Experience preparing for and participating in Ofsted inspections. Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills. Ability to inspire staff and create a positive team culture. Full UK driving licence (preferred).

Desirable Skills

Experience opening a new Ofsted-registered home. Knowledge of therapeutic models of care. Strong track record of achieving "Good" or "Outstanding" Ofsted ratings.

What We Offer

Competitive salary + annual performance bonus Supportive senior leadership team Career development and funded training Opportunity to shape a new high-quality children's home Pension scheme 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 29,404.15-54,070.87 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person