Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

• Annual Salary: £53,000 - £57,000
• Location: North East England
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home. This role is pivotal in providing outstanding care and making a significant impact on the lives of children and young people.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the children's home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.
• Promote excellent outcomes for children and young people through effective care planning and safeguarding practices.
• Develop and maintain a positive, nurturing culture within the home.
• Lead, motivate, supervise, and develop a high-performing staff team.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, budgets, and resources efficiently.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, families, and partner agencies.
• Oversee recruitment, induction, training, and performance management processes.
• Maintain accurate records and implement quality assurance systems.
• Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections.
• Drive continuous improvement and service development initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards it).
• Extensive experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or in a similar role within children's residential care.
• In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and inspection frameworks.
• Proven leadership and staff management skills.
• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge and practices.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £53,000 - £57,000 per annum.
• Performance-related bonus potential.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Comprehensive ongoing professional development and training.
• Support from a dedicated senior leadership team.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support.

About You:

You are a compassionate leader passionate about improving the lives of children and young people. You have a proven track record of leading residential care services, inspiring teams, and upholding high standards of care and compliance. You are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and creating an environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

Apply Now:

If you are an ambitious and dedicated Registered Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.