Registered Manager - Children's Home

​Job description

We’re looking for a confident, dedicated, and forward-thinking Registered Manager to take the reins of a brand-new 4-bed home. You’ll have the autonomy to lead a skilled team, build a positive home culture, and ensure high standards of care that genuinely change lives.

Why apply? Benefits for you:

• Occupancy Bonus – £175 per child (after first) = up to £525/month

• Ofsted Bonus – £500 for ‘Good’, £1,000 for ‘Outstanding’

• £2,000 Car Allowance

• 22 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

• Enhanced Sick Pay – 5 days full pay

• On-Call Payments – £10 per weekday, £50 per weekend day

• Non-Contributory Pension – 9% employer contribution

• Full support with onboarding, compliance, and continuous development

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing and inspiring a team of 9 to provide exceptional, person-centred care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs

• Overseeing all daily operations of the home, ensuring smooth running, compliance, and high-quality outcomes

• Leading on care planning, safeguarding, and staff development – making sure every young person gets the support they need

• Representing the home confidently in professional meetings and building strong relationships with external partners

• Driving a positive, forward-thinking culture where staff feel supported and children and young people can thrive

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience (in the last 5 years) in a role supporting children and young people in residential care

• At least 1 year supervising or managing staff in a care setting

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)

• A strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation

• A proactive, passionate, and child-centred approach

• Full UK driving licence and use of own car with business insurance

• Willingness to participate in on-call duties (average 2 per month)

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*** If you're an ambitious Registered Manager who’s ready to lead a home where children and young people are supported, respected, and given every chance to succeed – we’d love to hear from you ***

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Company pension

• Discounted or free food

• Employee discount

• Enhanced maternity leave

• Referral programme

• Transport links

Licence/Certification:

• Right to Work without restrictions (required)

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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