At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to provide exceptional care for young people in a new residential home.
- Company: A forward-thinking organisation dedicated to transforming young lives through therapeutic care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, career progression, and a supportive leadership team.
- Other info: Join us to create a safe, empowering home for young people with complex needs.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on young lives while shaping a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and experience in children's residential care.
The predicted salary is between 43180 - 50444 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a newly opened, purpose-built Children's Residential Home in Crook, County Durham, establishing a high-quality, therapeutic residential service from the ground up.
About the Service
Our vision is simple: Excellence Through Understanding. We provide specialist residential childcare services for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), trauma backgrounds, attachment difficulties, and complex care requirements. Using trauma-informed practice, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), therapeutic parenting principles, and the PACE approach, we create environments that promote stability, resilience, emotional wellbeing, and long-term success.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will hold full responsibility for the registration, leadership, operational management, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance of the children's home. You will ensure the home consistently delivers outstanding care standards, positive outcomes, and a nurturing therapeutic environment while leading, developing, and inspiring a committed residential care team.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day operation of the children's residential home
- Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards
- Providing effective leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management
- Developing a positive, high-performing residential childcare team
- Embedding trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices throughout the service
- Promoting Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), PACE, and restorative approaches
- Overseeing safeguarding, child protection, risk assessments, and behaviour management plans
- Maintaining accurate records, reports, and regulatory documentation
- Managing staffing levels, rotas, recruitment, and workforce development
- Building strong relationships with Local Authorities, Social Workers, Education Providers, CAMHS, Healthcare Professionals, and Families
- Preparing for and leading Ofsted inspections and monitoring visits
- Driving continuous improvement, quality assurance, and service development
- Supporting young people to achieve positive educational, social, emotional, and independence outcomes
Qualifications & Experience
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a senior leadership role within a Children’s Residential Care setting
- Experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Home Manager, or Children’s Residential Manager
- Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards
- Demonstrable experience supporting children with EBD, SEMH, trauma, attachment difficulties, and complex behaviours
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience opening, developing, or improving children’s homes
- Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
- Knowledge of therapeutic care models
- Experience supporting young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary partnerships and external stakeholders
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead a brand-new children’s residential home
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive and forward-thinking senior leadership team
- Ongoing professional development and specialist training
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
- Autonomy to shape and develop a high-quality service
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the life of a young person
- Continuous support with Ofsted readiness and quality improvement
This is more than a Registered Manager role. It is an opportunity to build a home, shape a culture, develop a team, and create meaningful change for a young person who needs stability, safety, and opportunity. If you are a passionate Registered Manager, Children’s Home Manager, Residential Childcare Manager, or experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help create a home where young people can feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Additional Information
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with children and vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our highest priority, and all applicants are expected to share this commitment.
Residential Childrens Home Registered Manager employer: Paragon Social Care
Paragon Social Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, we offer competitive pay rates, flexible working hours, and a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth through various training opportunities. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values compassion and fosters independence in youth.
