Registered Manager - 3-Bed Children’s Home Hatfield, Hertfordshire | AL10

We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead our 3-bed Ofsted-registered Children’s Home in Hatfield.

The home has been registered since 2025 and currently supports one child. It provides a safe, therapeutic and nurturing environment for children with learning disabilities, ADHD and behavioural difficulties

and complex needs.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a manager who wants to make a real difference, develop the home and lead the service with autonomy.

The Role of Registered Manager

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing the staff team.

• Ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding.

• Maintaining Ofsted and regulatory compliance.

• Delivering personalised care and positive outcomes.

• Promoting confidence, independence and life skills.

• Working with families, social workers and other professionals.

• Ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015.

Registered Manager Requirements

We are looking for someone with:

• 18+ months’ experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a Children’s Home.

• Experience in a Good or Outstanding home.

• At least 2 years’ senior management/supervisory experience.

• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities, ADHD and behavioural difficulties and complex care.

• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.

• Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Registered Manager Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.

• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it.

• Alternatively, NVQ Level 4 Health & Social Care (Children’s Pathway) with a Leadership & Management qualification.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Children’s Home Manager or Deputy Manager looking for your next challenge and the opportunity to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Mick Hull - Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions

Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire | AL10