Registered Manager - Childrens Home

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the opening and development of our new home in Dorchester. This is a unique chance to play a pivotal role from the very beginning, shaping the home, building a high-performing team, and creating a safe, nurturing, and high-quality environment for the young people and children we support.

You will be responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance, driving excellent standards and establishing a positive culture that promotes wellbeing, independence, and person-centred support.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced and driven Registered Manager to lead our children's home in Dorchester, supporting young people aged 9-17. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, strategic insight, and a passion for delivering outstanding care. They will oversee all aspects of the home, ensuring high standards of emotional and physical support, safeguarding, and preparation for independence, in line with the home's Statement of Purpose and Ofsted regulations. We seek someone with a proven track record of achieving GOOD or OUTSTANDING Ofsted ratings, who demonstrates proactive safeguarding, effective placement planning, and a values-led, aspirational approach to care.

Role Requirements:

• An NVQ Level 5 in leadership and management or equivalent.
• At least 3 years experience working as a manager within a Residential Childcare setting.
• Knowledge of the Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy and an eye for detail.
• A driving licence and access to a car to complete your duties.

You will be working a minimum of 39 hours with some flexibility to ensure the needs of the home are met. The role will include mainly office-based days, but also may include shifts in the home, weekend working and sleep-in shifts. You will also be expected to be part of a rolling rota pattern with other Registered Managers and Deputy Managers to support with Manager on calls.

About Us:

Welcome to Lily Residential Services, where our mission is to create homes for children that offer a nurturing, supportive, stable, and empowering environment for children and older teenagers.

Our Mission:

At Lily Residential Services, we believe that every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home. Our mission is to foster a positive environment where children can heal, grow, and thrive. We are committed to delivering high-quality care that supports the emotional, psychological, and educational needs of each child.

Our Approach:

We integrate a holistic, trauma-informed approach to care, ensuring that our services are both comprehensive and personalised. Our team of highly trained professionals employs evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address the unique needs of each child. We focus on building strong, trusting relationships and creating a supportive community that promotes resilience and personal growth.

Commitment to you:

At Lily Residential Services, we believe that providing continued training for our employees is crucial to ensuring the highest standards of care. We are committed to investing in our staff's development, offering comprehensive training programmes and ongoing support. We want our staff to feel valued and empowered to grow within their roles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in care.

Why Lily Residential Services?

• Supportive Environment: We foster a culture of support and professional development.
• Recognition: Your relevant training and experience are valued and reflected in your starting salary.
• Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Accredited Employer: Proudly Investors in People accredited.

Important Information:

We are unable to sponsor applicants from overseas - you must have the right to work in the UK and a UK checkable work history. Lily Residential Services is committed to safeguarding and therefore operates a robust safer recruitment process. You will be required to have a clear enhanced DBS check. We will require a full employment history, with any employment gaps explained. With a full work history that is checkable to meet Ofsted Regulations. Lily Residential Services are an equal opportunities employer.

What we offer:

• Day off for your birthday (after passing probation).
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 32 days with length of service. Plus additional days given for when you reach 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 years + cash bonus.
• Recognition Scheme through our HR portal & monthly gift cards through Reward Panda, which gives employees £100 of gift cards and e-gift cards to choose from.
• Bupa Health Cash Plan which gives employees money back for essential healthcare costs i.e.: dental, prescription, optical, therapies, all employees receive 6 therapy sessions either face to face or online on a 12-month rolling basis (after passing probation).
• Bupa Private Health Cover (after passing probation).
• Bupa comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) (after passing probation).
• Healthcare free flu, covid and hep b vaccines (after passing probation).
• Healthcare company paid eye test for all VDU users (after passing probation).
• Long Service Awards at 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 years.
• 2x Team Days a year where teams and homes get together to build team engagement through activities i.e.: paintballing, paddleboarding, pottery classes, walking.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption & Surrogacy Leave.
• Company sick pay (after passing probation).
• Food/drink while on shift with the young people and/or children.
• Company paid blue light card (after passing probation).
• Employee Referral Program.