Children Registered Manager - OFSTED (Permanent) in Devon, Plymouth

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Family Centre Salary: £44,610 – £48,162 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience Contract: Permanent Leaders In Care are working with a specialist residential family service in Central Plymouth to recruit an experienced Registered Manager to lead an established, specialist service supporting women and their children. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced residential childcare leader to take responsibility for the safe, effective and compliant running of a specialist family residential service, with a strong focus on safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and positive outcomes for children and families. The service provides a structured residential environment where women can receive support around pregnancy, parenting, substance use, trauma, mental health and wider family pressures. It also provides parenting assessments, with child safety at the centre of practice . As Registered Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service. Ensure the service operates safely, effectively and in line with Ofsted requirements. Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and risk management. Develop a trauma-responsive workforce and positive working culture. Oversee staffing, rotas, supervision and team development. Monitor quality assurance, audits, complaints and continuous improvement. Maintain optimal occupancy and service performance. Participate in the on-call rota. Ensure regulatory, statutory and safeguarding requirements are consistently met. About You We are looking for an experienced residential childcare professional who can demonstrate: At least 2 years' residential childcare experience within the last 5 years. Experience working with women and children. Strong knowledge of Ofsted and current residential care legislation. A thorough understanding of safeguarding and risk management. You will need either an NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare , or be willing to work towards this within six months. Alternatively, Social Work England registration is accepted. Permanent Registered Manager position. Extensive learning and development opportunities. Enhanced company benefits package. Support available throughout the Ofsted registration and interview process. If you're an experienced Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or senior residential childcare professional looking for a role where your leadership can make a genuine difference to children and families, we'd love to hear from you.