Be the Difference. Lead the Change. Reading Borough Council is launching three brand-new children's homes in early 2026, designed to provide safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environments for children and young people with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs. We are seeking inspirational Registered Managers to lead these homes and help shape the future of residential care in Reading.
Our New Homes:
1. Home 1 - A bespoke 2-bed home offering full-time care to children with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.
2. Home 2 - A 4-bed longer-term, stable, loving home for children and young people.
3. Home 3 - A 4-bed assessment home supporting short-term placements and transitions to foster care or returning home, working closely with our edge of care service.
About the Role:
As a Registered Manager, you will:
* Lead the development, registration, and launch of one of our new homes.
* Ensure high-quality, child-centered care in line with Ofsted standards.
* Inspire and manage a team of residential staff, ensuring professional development.
* Oversee care planning, safeguarding, compliance, and performance monitoring.
* Collaborate with health, education, and social care partners to deliver holistic support.
* Drive a culture of excellence, compassion, and continuous improvement.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven experience managing children’s residential services.
* Strong leadership and team development skills.
* Deep knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and therapeutic care models.
* Ability to manage budgets, resources, and performance effectively.
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
* Commitment to equality, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice.
Additional Information:
We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to accessible recruitment practices. We welcome applications from diverse communities, including Black, Asian, other ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse applicants.
Benefits include:
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Incremental holidays starting at 26 days plus public holidays
* On-site nursery
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season train ticket loans
* Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
* Various local discounts
Application Details:
Closing date: Sunday 24th August 2025.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Additional Notes:
In January 2025, Children's Services will transfer from BFfC to Reading Borough Council via TUPE regulations. All staff employed by BFfC as of 30 September 2025 will transfer to the Council on 1 October 2025.
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