Registered Manager – Children’s Home
Due to up-and-coming expansion, a rewarding opportunity has arisen, and we are currently looking for Registered Managers for our Children’s Home.
Competitive Salary: Range £34,000 – £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience & qualifications
Position: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Benefits for the Registered Manager
💷28 days paid annual leave
💷Flexible working pattern and 1 day working from home.
💷Free tea, coffee and milk for tea breaks
💷Annual summer BBQ and Christmas party
💷Pension Scheme
Person Specification for the Registered Manager
✅Due to Ofsted Regulations, all employees in our Residential Service must be over 20 years of age.
✅Experience of working in a Senior or Strategic Role within a children’s residential care setting.
✅Excellent organisational skills. Proven ability to lead staff teams and line management experience, including supervisions.
✅Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
✅Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
✅Ability to drive and holds a current driving licence
Qualifications of the Registered Manager
🎓️NVQ or Diploma Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Children’s Services or working towards, or Social Work Qualification.
🎓️ Previous experience in a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager role in a Residential Children’s Care Setting
🎓️Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid trained
🎓️Knowledge of the Children Act & Children’s Homes Regulations
🎓️Understanding and knowledge of Therapeutic Approach to Childcare
Duties & Responsibilities of the Registered Manager
⭐The role of a Registered Manager is the person with overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Children’s Home.
⭐Is accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in their care in order for them to achieve a secure base.
⭐Supporting, leading and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their physical, psychological, emotional & social development.
⭐Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Fire Regulations, and Letombo Limited policies
⭐Maintain accurate register of admissions, transitions, and discharges
⭐Oversee staffing levels, rota coverage, and recruitment in liaison with HR
⭐Lead and support staff in delivering person-centred care aligned with the Statement of Purpose
⭐Update and improve key documents (Statement of Purpose, Young Person’s Guide, policies)
⭐Conduct staff supervision, appraisals, training, and performance management
⭐Ensure adherence to Children’s Homes Regulations, Children Acts, and safeguarding procedures
⭐Implement Ofsted recommendations and complete Regulation 45 reports on time
⭐Notify Local Authorities of significant events and physical interventions within 24 hours
⭐Promote sensitive, inclusive care that meets each child’s holistic needs
⭐Coordinate multidisciplinary input with social workers, health, education, and police
⭐Ensure quality assurance processes, audits, and Regulation 44 actions are completed
⭐Represent the service at panels, strategy groups, and professional meetings
⭐Maintain accurate records, incident reports, and care plan documentation
⭐Ensure staff training is up to date, including Level 5 Leadership & Management
⭐ Participate in on-call duties and attend management/community meetings
⭐Manage budget, compliance, and overall home performance
⭐Safeguard children effectively and respond to crises with appropriate support
⭐Promote professional standards and continuous development across the team
⭐Ensure regulatory registration and timely data reporting to stakeholders
⭐Encourage children’s engagement in activities, hobbies, and personal development
⭐Undertake additional duties as required to meet service needs