Registered Children's Home Manager in Reading

About the Role

We have partnered with a brilliant Children’s Service who are on the lookout for an experienced, driven and genuinely child focused Registered Manager to lead their children’s residential home. This is a real opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.

Purpose of the Post

To provide strategic oversight and registered responsibility for a 4 bed, Ofsted registered, children’s residential care home. The Registered Manager is accountable for the delivery of outstanding care, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, and leadership of the Deputy Manager, Senior Workers and the Support Workers. They will ensure each home operates in line with national standards, regulations and company values, while continuously developing the team and service.

Registered Children’s Home Manager – Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain Ofsted registration and ensure that each home meets and exceeds regulatory and quality standards.
• Provide direct line management to Deputy Manager and leadership to the wider operational team.
• Lead on the implementation of quality assurance frameworks, audit cycles, and service improvement plans.
• Develop and maintain a high-performance culture with a focus on staff development, child‑centred care and positive outcomes.
• Lead on safeguarding strategy and response across services, ensuring robust systems are in place and embedded.
• Engage with Ofsted, commissioners and safeguarding boards confidently and professionally.
• Ensure that all financial, staffing, training, and operational matters are managed effectively across the homes.
• Lead investigations, chair disciplinary or safeguarding meetings, and implement HR protocols where needed.
• Analyse service performance using data, feedback and inspection outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate record keeping related to your own actions and communications.
• Handling complaints and compliments.
• Attending professional meetings.
• Overseeing staff inductions.

Registered Children’s Home Manager Essentials

• Working knowledge of The Children’s Homes Regulations (2015); and the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the Quality Standards 2015.
• Working knowledge of Working together to Safeguard Children (2023).
• Working knowledge of the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF).
• Experience of caring for children/ young people in a residential setting in a managerial role.
• Experience of supervising team members.
• Experience in following safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Diploma level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Care.
• Be of integrity and good character.
• Highly developed organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to organise tasks independently and efficiently.
• Ability to excel under pressure.
• Pro‑active and motivated to achieve best outcomes for children.
• Emotional resilience.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Full induction and introductory programme.
• Structured Bonus Offer up to £10,000 per year.
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Free meals.
• Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience.
• Access to employee benefits scheme.
• Pension Scheme.
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and your birthday).

Contact Details

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on 020 3800 1852. Alternatively, apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!