Registered Children’s Home Manager

Salary: £51,800 – £53,900 (depending on qualifications & experience)
Location: Residential Children’s Home (UK)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Not able to offer Sponsorship

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead and manage a residential service for children and young people aged 7–17.

You will be responsible for the overall running of the home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and therapeutic care that meets regulatory standards and promotes positive outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead, inspire and manage the residential care team
• Act as a role model for best practice in safeguarding and therapeutic care
• Represent the home with external professionals, stakeholders and agencies
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota and provide management support when required

Service Delivery

• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care is consistently delivered
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments and behavioural support strategies
• Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and quality standards
• Ensure documentation including policies, procedures and children’s guides are accurate and up to date
• Promote a safe, supportive and structured environment for young people

Safeguarding & Quality

• Maintain full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Lead on safeguarding practice across the home
• Prepare and support the service through inspections, aiming for Outstanding/Good outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement and quality assurance processes

People Management

• Recruit, induct, supervise and develop staff teams
• Set clear performance expectations and SMART objectives
• Manage rota planning, staffing levels and resource allocation
• Support staff development through supervision, training and coaching
• Promote a positive, values-driven team culture

Operational & Resource Management

• Oversee budgets, resources and young people’s allowances
• Ensure effective occupancy management and placement matching
• Monitor service performance and implement improvements
• Maintain efficient systems, records and reporting processes

About You

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare within the last 5 years
• Level 3/4 Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Working towards or holding Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, SCCIF and safeguarding
• Proven ability to lead and manage a staff team
• Experience preparing for and achieving positive inspection outcomes
• Strong leadership, decision-making and crisis management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Attributes

• Calm, resilient and confident under pressure
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care
• Motivated, proactive and solution-focused
• Ability to build strong relationships with young people, staff and professionals
• Committed to continuous professional development

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £53,900k
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Mileage allowance (0.25p per mile, business use insured)
• Pension scheme (post-induction/probation)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing organisation

Hours

Monday to Friday (full-time, 37.5 hours)
Flexibility required, including occasional weekends, sleep-ins, and on-call duties

Probation

6-month probation period applies

Apply Now

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📞 Call us on 02380118223
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Keywords

Registered Manager / Children’s Home Manager / Residential Care / Looked After Children / Ofsted / SCCIF / Safeguarding / Leadership / Therapeutic Care / Level 5 Diploma / Team Management / Positive Behaviour Support / Social Care Leadership