Salary: £51,000–£59,600 plus up to £16,000 annual bonus Bright Selection is recruiting a Registered Manager for a four-bed children’s home supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism and developmental delay. The home is fully occupied and benefits from an established staff team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to take responsibility for a stable service and continue developing its standards, culture and outcomes. The provider will also consider a highly experienced Deputy Manager who is ready to progress into their first Registered Manager position. You will receive strong regional, therapeutic and manager-to-manager support from an established national children’s services provider. The role will include: Leading the day-to-day operation of the home Maintaining the home’s Good Ofsted rating and driving continued improvement Ensuring robust safeguarding and regulatory compliance Leading, developing and supporting the established staff team Overseeing personalised care planning and positive outcomes for young people Managing budgets, rotas, recruitment and quality assurance Working closely with regional management and therapeutic services About you You will be either: An experienced Registered Manager within children’s residential care; or An experienced Deputy Manager with the confidence, leadership ability and regulatory knowledge to step into registration You will also need: Experience working within a children’s residential home Relevant experience supporting children with learning disabilities, autism and complex communication needs Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge Experience leading and developing residential care teams Level 5 Leadership and Management or Level 3/4 Children and Young People’s Workforce/Residential Childcare The ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the home The role is predominantly Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, although flexibility will be required according to the needs of the home. There is a shared local on-call rota, approximately one week in every six to eight weeks, with regional management support available.
Registered Manager in South Benfleet employer: Bright Selection Careers
Bright Selection is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and stable work environment for a Registered Manager in a well-established children's residential home. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive benefits including a performance-related bonus, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, this role provides the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. The culture promotes work-life balance with a predominantly Monday to Friday schedule and additional leave for personal wellbeing.
