Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

Pathways Through Care & Resources

Job Location

Southampton

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

Full time - 37 hours per week

Salary

57,755 - 65,222 per annum

Special Requirements

Enhanced DBS will be requried

Closing Date

14/12/2025

Job Reference

16231
and Person Specification
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Southampton City Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced

Registered Manager.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to help shape, develop and manage a new Southampton based high-quality children's home. This is a pivotal role where you'll ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment, enabling children and young people to thrive and achieve their potential.



As the Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, delivering excellent care standards, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and empowerment. The service will provide a home for four children aged

13-18 years old

and will aim to provide a safe, stable environment where children's needs can be assessed and plans can be formulated to support children to return to living in the community, ideally within a family environment or independent living.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

: Lead and inspire a team of dedicated staff, ensuring effective performance management, training, and development.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

: Maintain full compliance with Ofsted regulations and other statutory requirements, achieving or exceeding "Good" or "Outstanding" ratings.

Child-Centered Care

: Develop and implement individualised care plans that meet the needs and aspirations of each child.

Safeguarding

: Ensure the home provides a safe environment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures.

Budget Management

: Oversee budgets and resources efficiently to ensure the home operates sustainably.

Partnership Working

: Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies to deliver coordinated and holistic support.

About you:

We are looking for an exceptional leader with:

Qualifications

: NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Experience

: A proven track record of managing a children's home or similar setting with demonstrable success in achieving positive outcomes for young people.

Knowledge

: Deep understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding practices.

Skills

: Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

Commitment

: A passion for improving the lives of children and young people, with a child-centered approach to care.

W

hat we can offer you

Salary:

The salary band for this role is 57,755 - 65,222. The

starting salary is 57,755

with annual progression through the salary bands.



Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.


Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution) Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service Flexible working options (role-dependent) Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

F

or further information on our benefits package please visit

Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Chris Edwards at chris.edwards@southampton.gov.uk

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit

Southampton City Council

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