Overview
REGISTERED CHILDREN MANAGER
THERAPEUTIC CHILDREN'S HOME
Location: SWINDON
Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 per annum plus bonuses
Contact: Louise - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) (Call, Text, WhatsApp)
About the Role
I am partnering with a leading therapeutic care provider to recruit a Registered Manager for a small, specialist children's home in Swindon. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a nurturing, trauma-informed environment focused on lasting positive outcomes for young people.
Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day management and development of the home
* Oversee personalised, trauma-informed care plans
* Manage safeguarding, staff training, supervision, and wellbeing
* Ensure compliance with Children\'s Homes Regulations 2015 and other legislation
* Promote reflective practice and therapeutic approaches across the team
* Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections
* Coordinate staff rotas including out-of-hours cover
* Maintain high-quality records and reporting
* Participate in integrated therapeutic planning and assessments
What We\'re Looking For
* Minimum 2 years\' residential childcare experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to work towards this within 2 years
* Strong leadership and team development skills
* Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care, PACE, safeguarding, and Children\'s Homes Regulations 2015
* Confidence to register with Ofsted and complete the Fit Person Interview
* Full UK manual driving licence
* Enhanced DBS and excellent references
Ideal Candidate
Resilient, emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure, and able to build trust with children, staff, and external professionals. Motivated by long-term positive impact and committed to a therapeutic, relationship-led approach.
What\'s on Offer
* £48,000 - £50,000 salary plus bonuses
* Comprehensive therapeutic training
* Strong clinical and operational support
* Values-driven organisation with career progression
* Supportive, collaborative team culture
* Opportunity to make a lasting difference in children\'s lives
Interested?
Contact Louise confidentially by call, text, or WhatsApp on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).
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