Registered Manager – Children’s Home
We are seeking a highly experienced Registered Manager to lead our children’s home, ensuring compliance with Ofsted, the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards. You will deliver high-quality care and support, promoting safety, welfare and development for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead day-to-day management of the home, ensuring statutory compliance and strong operational performance.
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Develop and motivate a skilled team to maintain excellent care standards; oversee budgets, resources and staffing rotas.
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Embed safeguarding and a children-centred culture; ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies are effective.
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Maintain high standards in line with inspection frameworks; conduct audits, supervision and training; report to regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
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Ensure each child has an individualised plan promoting education, health, independence and emotional well-being; build positive relationships with children, families and professional networks.
Person Specification
Essential
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
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Significant residential care experience, including supervisory/management responsibilities
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
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Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
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Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
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Prior experience as a Registered Manager
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Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
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Full UK driving licence
Attributes
Child-centred, resilient, reflective, adaptable under pressure, passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people, professional and committed to continuous improvement.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent