Job Description

Job Title

Children's Home Registered Manager

Package

Salary: From 55,000 per annum, depending on experience (+ bonus package)
Relocation support available for the right candidate

Overview

We are seeking an experienced leader who shares our vision: children come first. Our small, nurturing home offers a family-like environment where young people feel safe, valued, and supported. With a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach (including PACE), we focus on resilience, growth, and positive outcomes. We want an established manager - or a proven deputy ready to step up - who can bring experience, leadership, and put their own stamp on the service.

Qualifications and Experience (Essential)

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - must already be held Either: At least 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager in a children's residential setting (Ofsted-regulated and rated Good or above) OR at least 2 years' experience as a Deputy Manager in a children's residential setting (Ofsted-regulated), with clear evidence of leading the home in the manager's absence, involvement in Ofsted inspections, and direct responsibility for safeguarding, staffing and quality assurance Proven track record of managing risk across a range of areas, including safeguarding, child sexual exploitation, trauma, self-harm, missing episodes, substance use, and mental health crises

Core Responsibilities

Lead the home's day-to-day management including staffing, rota, budget, health and safety, and compliance with regulations and standards Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can thrive Oversee care planning and placement reviews, ensuring each child receives individualised, child-centred care Manage safeguarding and risk assessment with a proactive mindset across complex issues Promote a "can-do" culture: support staff to handle challenging behaviour using de-escalation, positive reinforcement, and restorative approaches Ensure the staff team are skilled, motivated, and aligned with the ethos and values of the home Lead quality assurance, including Regulation 44 visits, Regulation 45 Quality of Care reports, Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement Build strong multi-agency relationships with local authority, health, education, and therapeutic partners

Person Specification

Leadership: resilient, confident and emotionally intelligent, able to inspire staff and manage performance Ethos-driven: committed to a child-centred, therapeutic approach where children feel safe and respected Quality focus: sharp eye for compliance, documentation, and inspections Strategic and hands-on: able to set vision and also manage day-to-day operations Communication: clear and calm, with staff, children, professionals, and regulators Equity and diversity: committed to equality and inclusive practice for all children and staff

Why Join Us

Salary from 55,000 plus bonus potential Relocation package available if moving for the role Be part of a service where children come first and ethos drives practice Lead a small, dedicated staff team in a family-like environment Influence outcomes through a therapeutic, child-centred approach Put your own stamp on a home and shape it towards excellence
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 55,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you currently hold the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)? Do you have at least 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager in an Ofsted-regulated children's home, or at least 2 years' experience as a Deputy Manager with direct responsibility for safeguarding, inspections, and staff leadership?
Work Location: In person