Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (LD)
St Austell
£46,000 – £55,000 + Benefits
We are supporting a well-established, reputable provider in Cornwall to recruit an experienced and passionate Registered Manager for one of their specialist children’s homes supporting disabled children and young people with complex needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, supportive organisation with strong leadership, high standards, and a genuine commitment to achieving “Good” and “Outstanding” outcomes across their services.
What’s on Offer
* £46,000 – £55,000 (DOE)
* Pension Scheme
* Extensive training, qualifications and CPD opportunities
* Strong senior leadership support and multidisciplinary networks
* A well-resourced service with a stable, experienced team
* Clear opportunities for further progression within a respected organisation
The Role
As the Registered Manager, you will:
* Hold operational leadership of a children’s home supporting disabled young people aged 5–18
* Register with Ofsted and ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
* Lead and develop a staff team, ensuring supervision, training, mentoring, and consistent high-quality practice
* Oversee staffing, rotas, recruitment, performance management, and team culture
* Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and ensure safeguarding is embedded throughout the home
* Manage budgets, resources, and property-related responsibilities, ensuring efficient and safe operation
* Drive continuous improvement and contribute to strong inspection outcomes
* Oversee all care plans, assessments, risk management and documentation
* Work collaboratively with parents, carers, education professionals, health teams, and social workers
* Join the management on-call rota to ensure leadership availability
What We’re Looking For
* Significant experience within children’s residential care, ideally specialising in disability
* Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Strong understanding of the needs of children with complex care requirements
* Clear knowledge of Ofsted regulations, the Quality Standards, and the inspection process
* Experienced in staff leadership, development, and performance management
* Ability to manage crises, dynamic environments, and multi-agency responsibilities
* Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills
* A values-led approach with a commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care
If you’re a dedicated Registered Manager ready for a rewarding leadership role supporting disabled children and young people, we’d be delighted to share more details.
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