Registered Manager Childrens Residential Family Centre in London

Registered Manager

Childrens Residential Family Centre

Location:

Central Plymouth Salary:

£44,610

£48,162 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience Hours:

37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility Contract:

Permanent On-Call:

Occasional on-call duties, including scheduled weekends

Make a meaningful difference in Plymouth

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 .

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service.

You will:

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary residential team. 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. Build effective relationships with families, commissioners and other professionals. Monitor quality assurance, audits, complaints and continuous improvement. Manage budgets and expenditure, ensuring resources are used effectively. 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. At least 1 year in a supervisory capacity. Experience managing and developing an effective team. Experience working with women and children. Strong knowledge of Ofsted and current residential care legislation. A thorough understanding of safeguarding and risk management. Experience of trauma-informed practice. Strong communication and organisational skills. The ability to manage complexity, competing priorities and challenging situations. A professional, non-judgmental and compassionate approach. 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.

Why consider this opportunity?

Permanent Registered Manager position. Salary up to

£48,162 . Lead a specialist service with a clear social impact. Opportunity to shape and develop an established service. Strong focus on trauma-informed and strengths-based practice. Extensive learning and development opportunities. Enhanced company benefits package. Real Living Wage employer. Support available throughout the Ofsted registration and interview process. Interested? 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.

Apply today or contact for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

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