At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a children's home, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulations.
- Company: Join Solent Child Care, a supportive provider in the beautiful New Forest.
- Benefits: Earn up to £55,000, enjoy 28 days leave, and receive funded qualifications.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent support and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential childcare and a Level 5 Diploma or willingness to obtain.
The predicted salary is between 44867 - 54837 £ per year.
Location: New Forest, Hampshire (Sway and Lymington area)
Salary: Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Pro Social Partners are proud to be working in partnership with Solent Child Care to recruit a Registered Manager for their children's home in the New Forest. This is a chance to lead a home in one of the most attractive parts of Hampshire, with a provider that backs its managers with funded qualifications, a genuine benefits package, and the support to build an excellent service.
The Role
- Hold registration with Ofsted and take overall responsibility for the home's care, compliance, and quality standards.
- Lead, develop, and supervise the staff team, building a stable and child-centred culture.
- Ensure care planning, risk management, and safeguarding practice meet the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
- Manage admissions, matching, and transitions so that placements are right for the children.
- Work closely with placing authorities, schools, health partners, and families.
- Drive continuous improvement in preparation for Ofsted inspection.
About You
- You will be an experienced residential childcare leader with:
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete it.
- At least two years in residential childcare within the last five years.
- At least one year in a supervisory or management role within a children's home.
- The ability to register with Ofsted as Registered Manager.
Why Solent Child Care?
- A salary of up to £55,000 with 28 days annual leave.
- Pension with employer contribution up to 3 percent, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Blue Light Card paid, meals provided on shift, and enhanced DBS paid.
- Funded Qualifications.
- And a £500 Refer-a-friend Scheme.
REGISTERED MANAGER - CHILDREN'S HOME employer: Pro Social Partners
As a leading employer in the social care sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Our location offers unique opportunities for community engagement, allowing social workers to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from ongoing training and career advancement. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and empowering children and families.
