Registered Manager - Children’s Residential Services
Locations: Nottingham; Barnsley; Pontefract. Agency: Frank & Partners (recruiting on behalf of our client).
This range is provided by F&P Healthcare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
£50,500.00-£55,800.00 per year
What we do
We’re helping a trusted provider hire a Registered Manager to run a children’s home to an outstanding standard, safe, therapeutic, and fully compliant with Ofsted SCCIF and all relevant regulations.
Who we do it for
Young people who need stability, safety, and skilled care. You’ll lead and develop a team to meet their physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs, with clear values, structure, and warmth.
What you’ll be responsible for (full scope)
Care, quality & compliance
* Full day-to-day accountability for the home; deliver high-quality care aligned to legislation, Ofsted SCCIF, and organisational policies.
* Champion safeguarding; embed anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
* Health & Safety compliance; ensure staff are trained and confident.
* Keep accurate records for children and staff; run monitoring and evaluation systems.
* Produce management information; collect and return required statistics.
* Innovate practice and introduce new, evidence-based approaches in the home.
* Attend, prepare for, and chair internal/external meetings; write concise, evaluative reports; oversee all written communications.
* On-call on a rota; undertake sleep-ins if needed to cover shortfalls.
* Make sound decisions; oversee admissions and discharges.
* Lead change and communicate a clear vision aligned with the organisation’s ethos.
* Hold (or be willing to work towards) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People).
People leadership (HR)
* Lead recruitment; ensure all checks are complete.
* Deliver thorough inductions, regular supervision, and appraisals.
* Own CPD: track mandatory training and skill development for the whole team.
* Build and maintain effective rotas; approve monthly expenses.
* Investigate grievances, complaints, and disciplinaries in line with policy.
Finance, premises & resources
* Monitor the service budget and transactions; meet financial targets.
* Ensure the building and equipment meet maintenance and safety requirements.
External relationships
* Positively represent the organisation with external agencies and the public.
* Liaise with commissioners/referrals managers on placements.
* Attend and contribute to psychotherapy leadership & management forums; lead these meetings within your team.
What good looks like (attributes)
* Real enthusiasm for high-quality care and education.
* Proven team leadership and performance management.
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice.
* Understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people.
* Calm, safe working practice; emotionally resilient with challenging behaviour.
* Clear professional boundaries; respect for authority and confidentiality.
* A genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice.
* Builds effective relationships with colleagues, young people, and partner agencies.
* Full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport.
* Flexible, reliable, and an active contributor to management forums, policies, and practice development.
What’s in it for you (package & rewards)
* 25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
* £3,000 bonus for Outstanding Ofsted reports
* Full Occupancy Bonus - £400 per month
* On-call payments: £25 (weekdays) / £35 (weekends)
* Employee discount scheme & company pension
* Petrol allowance
* Real autonomy, visible impact, and the backing of a skilled senior team
Application questions
* Do you currently hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children and Young People’s Services, or are you working towards it?
* Please describe your experience managing or deputising in a children’s residential home.
Job details
* Job types: Full-time, Permanent
* Location: In person
* Industry: Health & social care
Ready to lead? Send your CV or reach out for a confidential chat.
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