Registered Manager - Children\'s Residential in Cardiff

Overview

Registered Manager – Children\’s Residential

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum + bonus

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Lead with Purpose. Make a Lasting Impact.

We\’re looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a well-established children\’s home in Cardiff. You\’ll oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and team performance in a trauma-informed, child-centred environment.

You\’ll support young people with complex needs, including Autism, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and those at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).

What You\’ll Do

• Lead the home in line with RISCA, safeguarding, and inspection frameworks
• Manage staff recruitment, supervision, and development
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer
• Oversee care planning, behaviour support, and risk management
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
• Drive continuous improvement and service development

What We\’re Looking For

• Level 5 Health and Social Care – Children & Young People
• Registered with Social Care Wales and DBS Update Service (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years\’ experience managing a children\’s residential home (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, HR, and regulatory standards
• Experience supporting children with Autism, EBD, and CSE
• Full UK driving licence (manual)

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £48,000 + bonus
• Company pension
• Casual dress and on-site parking
• Access to premium wellbeing programme including: 24 / 7 counselling and legal advice
• Health and wellbeing assessments
• Family care support

Ready to lead a dedicated team and make a lasting impact?

Simply apply now or call Kian on 02920 224 755 for an informal chat about the role.