Registered Manager in Gateshead

Salary £51,536 - £54,495 + a 10% Recruitment and Retention Allowance pending the outcome of Job Evaluation.

Who We Are & What We Stand For

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading – we might be the perfect match. We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward‑thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive. At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work/life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi‑time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

What You’ll Bring

• Exceptional knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, with a clear understanding of your statutory responsibility as Registered Manager.
• In-depth knowledge of the SCIFF and experience of leading homes through Ofsted inspections.
• Sound knowledge of key legislation influencing practice, including the Children Act, Care Act, Liberty Safeguards, and relevant statutory guidance.
• A strong understanding of best practice, research and policy relating to children who are looked after and their families.
• A deep and current understanding of child protection within a residential setting, including safeguarding thresholds and practice standards.
• Proven experience of working directly with children and young people who present high levels of risk, including significant risk‑taking behaviours and complex safeguarding needs.

You Will Be An Experienced Practitioner And Leader With

• Relevant experience of working directly with children and young people in a residential setting.
• Experience of working with families and significant others, ensuring children feel loved, secure and cared for through strong relationships.
• Experience in a management or leadership role, delivering service improvement and developing a culture rooted in child‑centred values and trauma‑informed care.
• Experience of leading and managing complex needs, promoting placement stability and effective risk management.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing skills, including quality assurance and regulatory reporting.
• Experience of delivering reflective supervision, appraisal processes and developing others.
• Experience of working within multi‑agency safeguarding partnerships and care teams.
• Strong financial management skills, ensuring effective oversight of the children’s home budget.
• Confidence in using technology to support good practice, effective record‑keeping and monitoring.

You Will Hold

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare (or completion within 18 months of appointment).
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience. Salary £51,536 - £54,495 + a 10% Recruitment and Retention Allowance pending the outcome of Job Evaluation.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax‑efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand‑new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions.
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more.

All care staff working in a Children’s home must be at least four years older than the oldest child accommodated. If successful you will have to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. At Gateshead Council we are an employer who embraces, and welcomes diversity, who's truly inclusive and who demonstrates equality for all. We'll go the extra mile so that our approach is representative of the communities we serve and each other. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.