Registered Manager Children home Salary: £60,000 per annum Location: Gloucestershire Contact: Louise on 0117 948 6300 or 07929 476065 Career Path: Clear route to Responsible Individual role Are you an ambitious, values-driven leader ready to shape the future of childrens residential care? A growing, purpose-led organisation is seeking a Senior Registered Childrens Home Cluster Manager to play a central role in the development of its high-quality, trauma-informed childrens homes in Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. This is a standout opportunity to help build a service from the ground up, backed by a supportive leadership team and a clear vision for excellence. This isn't just another management role - it's a chance to create, lead and grow a service that puts compassion, integrity, teamwork and respect at the heart of everything it does. What Makes This Role Different? Lead from the front : Manage two beautifully appointed 2-bedded homes from day one, with support to develop and register a third. Grow with us : You'll be supported with a tailored development plan to become the Responsible Individual as part of our long-term growth strategy. Shape services that matter : Be part of a leadership team committed to innovation, improvement, and better outcomes for children. High support, high standards : Work alongside experienced Deputies, Education Leads and a hands-on senior leadership team. The Role - Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day operations of childrens homes, ensuring full Ofsted compliance and a safe, nurturing environment Drive quality improvement and aim for Good or Outstanding in inspections Manage recruitment, training, supervision and performance of staff Lead safeguarding and act as the Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead across the cluster Collaborate with stakeholders and external agencies to deliver joined-up, person-centred care Contribute to strategic planning, budget management, and service expansion What We're Looking For Minimum 2 years recent experience managing in a childrens residential setting Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Strong track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes In-depth knowledge of Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Proven ability to lead teams, manage safeguarding responsibilities and drive continuous improvement Flexible, resilient, and values-led with a clear commitment to young people Full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle Willingness to work flexibly and participate in an on-call rota Desirable Qualities Experience in supporting newly registered homes or growing organisations A passion for embedding trauma-informed approaches and delivering meaningful change Strategic thinking and confidence to challenge the norm for the benefit of children If you're ready to be part of something ambitious, values-led and truly focused on childrens outcomes, we want to hear from you. You'll be joining at a key moment in our development - with the opportunity to influence, grow and lead in a way that directly impacts the lives of children and young people. To find out more or apply, contact Louise on 0117 948 6300 or 07929 476065. All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence. BRTJP