Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Bedford
Salary: £50,000
Full-Time | Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed children’s home supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, trauma, and complex needs.
This is a stable, well-established service with a strong team and clear focus on high-quality, child-centred care.
The Role
- Lead day-to-day operations of the home
- Ensure full Ofsted compliance and safeguarding standards
- Manage staff, rotas, and budgets
- Promote a trauma-informed, therapeutic culture
- Build strong relationships with families and professionals
- Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes
Requirements
- Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy in a children’s residential setting
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
- Experience supporting children with complex needs
- Enhanced DBS (required)
What’s on Offer
- Clear progression and development opportunities
- A supportive senior leadership structure
- 24/7 Employee Assistance
- Programme Health and wellbeing support, including online GP access and health cash plan
- Flexible pay options
- Cycle to Work scheme and lifestyle benefits
- Life assurance
Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions specialises in Social Care recruitment across a wide range of roles, including Registered Managers, Residential Managers, Deputy Managers, Team Leaders, Social Workers, Care Home Managers, Care Assistants, Support Workers, Community and Outreach Workers, Family Support Workers, and Day Centre staff, as well as Kitchen Assistants, Cooks and Chefs within care settings.
