Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: Up to £46,125 per annum
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Sponsorship: This employer is able to sponsor applicants who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements.
About the role:
A respected care provider is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a residential home for children and young people with learning disabilities and autism. The home accommodates up to five young people aged 7–17 and provides a therapeutic and nurturing environment that promotes growth, independence, and emotional well-being.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering person-centred care within a home that values empathy, respect, and positive role modelling. The role requires a strong operational leader with a passion for improving outcomes and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities:
* Provide effective leadership and management of the children’s home
* Promote a respectful and child-centred culture within the home
* Ensure safeguarding, care planning, and therapeutic support align with national standards
* Recruit, train, supervise, and develop the care team to deliver high-quality services
* Manage day-to-day operations, including rota planning, record-keeping, and inspections
* Build and maintain professional relationships with families, external agencies, and regulators
* Oversee transition planning for admissions and discharges
* Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and internal policies
* Maintain effective communication and reflective practice within the team
* Lead on audits, health & safety, and staff development
* Promote positive behavioural support strategies and manage challenging behaviours appropriately
* Ensure young people’s needs are met, including cultural, dietary, and emotional wellbeing
Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential children’s care setting
* Previous supervisory or management experience (Deputy or Registered Manager level)
* NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care or Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum conditions
* Confident leading teams and managing complex care environments
* Flexible and resilient, with the ability to manage changing priorities
* Driving licence preferred
Benefits:
* Salary up to £46,125 per annum
* 30 days of annual leave
* Casual dress policy
* On-site parking
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension contributions
* Support with CPD and professional development
* Positive staff-to-young person ratios
* Opportunities to influence and shape a therapeutic care model
How to apply:
If you are a committed childcare professional with a passion for creating safe, nurturing, and development-focused environments for young people, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps