Registered Manager - Children\'s Residential in City

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 topremiumwellbeing 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 (phone number removed) for an informal chat about the role.