Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Wakefield
Salary: From £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
About the Role
We are working with a client who is seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager for a Children’s Residential Home in Wakefield. This is more than just a management role, it’s about creating a nurturing, therapeutic environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported to thrive.
As Registered Manager, you will lead the home with a child-centred approach, ensuring the very best outcomes for children and young people. You’ll be responsible for developing a strong, supportive culture where your team feel motivated, empowered, and inspired to deliver exceptional care.
We welcome applications from experienced Registered Managers as well as ambitious Deputy Managers ready to step up, provided you bring strong leadership skills and excellent knowledge of Ofsted requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide dynamic leadership and management to the residential home, ensuring it operates in line with Ofsted regulations and best practice.
Create a warm, nurturing environment that feels like a true home for children and young people.
Promote therapeutic, child-centred practice, ensuring care is tailored to each child’s needs and aspirations.
Safeguard and protect the welfare of all children in the home.
Support, mentor, and develop your team, leading by example and fostering a culture of respect, trust, and positivity.
Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards to achieve positive Ofsted outcomes.
Manage budgets, resources, and staffing effectively.
Build strong partnerships with professionals, families, and external agencies to support the best outcomes for children.
Essential Criteria
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (Children and Young People).
Proven knowledge and understanding of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to support, nurture, and develop staff.
A child-focused, therapeutic approach to care.
Full UK manual driving licence.
Ability to inspire a team and create a safe, supportive, and loving environment for children.
What We’re Looking For
A compassionate, resilient leader who:
Can make a house a home for children in care.
Has the vision and determination to drive high-quality standards.
Puts children at the heart of every decision.
Builds strong, motivated teams and leads by example.
What’s on Offer
Salary from £50,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Opportunities for career development and progression.
A supportive organisation that values staff wellbeing and professional growth.
The chance to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
If you are a committed Registered Manager – or a Deputy ready to step up – and you want to lead a truly child-centred, therapeutic home, we want to hear from you.
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