Children\'s Registered Manager in Méré

Halcyon are proud to be with a nationally recognised, award-winning care organisation that is widely respected across children’s residential services for its values-led leadership, long-term investment in people, and consistently high standards.

This provider has built its reputation by doing things properly: supporting leaders, investing in homes, and putting children’s outcomes first. Registered Managers are not treated as replaceable; they are developed, trusted and retained.

They are now seeking an outstanding Registered Manager for a well-established 4-bed Children’s Residential Home (CCE) in the picturesque village of Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire. This role also offers a relocation package of £7,000 tax-free, for the right candidate. So, whether you’re relocating regionally or nationally, this is a provider that understands the realities of moving and is prepared to invest properly to secure the right leader.

About the service (CCE)

This is a Complex Care Environment (CCE), supporting young people with higher or more complex emotional and behavioural needs. The organisation takes a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach, with:

• Strong staffing structures and appropriate ratios
• Clear care models and specialist support
• Robust clinical and operational backing

This is not crisis-led care. The focus is on stability, consistency and positive long-term outcomes for the children, supported by an organisation that understands the realities of complex placements and invests accordingly.

Who this role is designed for

An exceptional Deputy Manager (2–3+ years’ experience in children’s residential care) who is now ready to step into their first Registered Manager role with the right mentoring, structure and development OR an experienced Registered Manager who is open to a change and wants:

• More autonomy and professional trust
• Fewer reactive pressures and less corporate interference
• A provider that genuinely understands what good leadership looks like

What sets this organisation apart

This provider is known across the sector for retaining strong managers and developing future leaders:

• Clear leadership structures with knowledgeable Operations and Quality support
• Industry-leading training and leadership development programmes
• A proven internal promotion culture, many senior leaders began as Registered Managers
• Meaningful investment in staffing, homes and resources
• Values-led decision-making, quality and outcomes always come first

This is an organisation that plays the long game with its leaders.

The package

• £50,000 - £60,000 base salary, depending on experience
• 21% annual performance bonus (achievable, transparent and consistently paid)
• £7,000+ tax-free relocation package (where applicable)
• Comprehensive benefits and long-term career opportunities

What they’re looking for

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
• Proven experience in children’s residential care, EBD and LD
• A confident, child-focused leader who builds strong, motivated teams
• High standards around care, compliance and culture
• Ambition to grow within a national organisation

Why managers move to this provider

In our conversations with leaders across the sector, those who move to this organisation consistently tell us:

• “I finally feel supported.”
• “I’m trusted to lead without micromanagement.”
• “This is the first time I can see a real long-term future.”

If you’re already a Registered Manager — or a Deputy ready to step up — and want to work for an organisation that genuinely invests in its leaders, this is a rare opportunity worth exploring.

Interested in a confidential discussion? This search is being managed discreetly, and conversations will be handled with complete professionalism.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person