Overview
Registered Children's Home Manager - Colchester
Location: Colchester, Essex | Salary: £47,500 - £55,000
Are you an experienced leader in children's residential care looking for your next rewarding challenge? We're currently recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead a dedicated team at a well-established residential children's service in the Colchester area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that puts children and young people at the heart of everything they do. The role offers strong career progression, a generous salary package, and a performance-based bonus of up to 20%.
Responsibilities
* Day-to-day leadership and service management
* Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations
* Supporting your team's development and wellbeing
* Driving occupancy and ensuring financial performance
* Working closely with external professionals and stakeholders
* Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and child-centred care
What We're Looking For
* Minimum 2 years' experience working in a children's residential care setting within the last 5 years
* Minimum 1 year supervising or managing care staff
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards and safeguarding practices
* A trauma-informed, person-centred approach to care
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
Benefits
* A transparent progression framework and career pathways
* Access to therapeutic training in trauma-informed care
* Supportive senior leadership and regional management
* Regular CPD opportunities and compliance training
* A collaborative, values-led culture
* A workplace that genuinely values its people
Values
We believe in creating meaningful outcomes for children by being: Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, Engaging, and Meaningful.
If you're passionate about improving young lives and ready to step into a leadership role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you.
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