Registered Manager – Children's Residential Care
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Location: Service-Based
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 plus £60 sleep in
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Travel: Regular travel between services may be required
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential service, providing strong operational and professional leadership while ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed and child-centred care.
As the Ofsted Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the home, safeguarding, staff leadership, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the children's residential home and care team.
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
- Oversee safeguarding, risk management, health and safety and statutory reporting.
- Manage and develop Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers.
- Lead recruitment, supervision, performance management and staff development.
- Oversee care planning, risk assessments, placement matching and reviews.
- Promote trauma-informed, therapeutic and person-centred care.
- Work closely with social workers, families, education providers and other professionals.
- Manage budgets, staffing and resources effectively.
- Lead audits, quality assurance and improvement plans.
- Support Ofsted inspections and ensure the home maintains high standards.
- Make confident professional decisions during safeguarding concerns, incidents and emergencies.
- Work with the Director and Responsible Individual on referrals, placements and service development.
About You
You will ideally have:
- NVQ Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
- Degree-level qualification in Social Work, Health & Social Care or a related field – desirable.
- Current Ofsted Registered Manager status or eligibility to register. xgikmsk
- At least 2 years' recent management experience within children's residential care or a regulated care setting.
- Experience supporting children...
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