Registered Manager

Overview

As Registered Children's Manager, you will lead a 3-bed EBD home to deliver high-quality, compliant care. You will work closely with the staff team and senior management to sustain a Good Ofsted rating and positive outcomes for residents. You drive safeguarding, care planning, and continuous improvement while building a supportive, development-focused culture. This role offers ownership of service delivery and opportunities to advance within an expanding organisation.

Pay / Benefits

Highly competitive salary (flexible)
31 days annual leave
Ongoing training and professional development
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Support from senior management and directors
Career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day management and operation of the home
Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding
Lead, motivate and develop the residential care team
Maintain a positive, safety-focused culture
Deliver high-quality, individualized care for children/young people
Oversee care planning, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and records
Monitor resident progress and outcomes; keep them central to service
Collaborate with social workers, education professionals, families and external agencies
Manage staff performance, supervision, development and training
Maintain quality assurance and compliance processes
Prepare for and support Ofsted inspections
Monitor home performance and identify improvement opportunities
Manage budgets, staffing levels and resources
Ensure the home remains a safe, welcoming environment

Key requirements

Experience in children's residential care
Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Regulations
Experience leading and developing a residential care team
Understanding of safeguarding, care planning and risk management
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to lead from the front while supporting the team
Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or willingness to pursue one (desirable)