Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Location: ST21 6JU
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + 10% Performance Bonus
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Manager or an ambitious Deputy looking to step up into a leadership role within a supportive, growth-focused organisation.
You will be responsible for the overall management of the home, ensuring high-quality care is delivered while maintaining full regulatory compliance and striving for Good or Outstanding outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the home in line with Ofsted regulations
- Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing staff team
- Ensure the home provides safe, nurturing, and child-centred care
- Drive quality standards to achieve and maintain Good or Outstanding ratings
- Manage budgets, staffing, and operational performance
- Lead on safeguarding and ensure best practice is embedded
- Build strong relationships with local authorities and external stakeholders
- Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections
Requirements
- Experience within a Good or Outstanding-rated children's residential service
- Background working with children with EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) and/or LD (Learning Disabilities)
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager, ready to step up
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children's home legislation
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards) is desirable
Working Pattern
- 173 hours per month (Monday-Friday)
- On-call rota (approximately once every 2 weeks)
Salary & Benefits
- £50,000 - £55,000 basic salary
- 10% performance-related bonus
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Clear internal progression pathways
- Strong learning & development programmes
- Supportive, family-oriented company culture
Why Join?
- Join a people-first organisation that invests in its staff
- Excellent progression opportunities into senior roles
- Continuous training and development to support your career
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
