Children Residential Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: BD10

Salary: Neg DOEContract: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.

This is a key leadership position where you will oversee the daily operations of the home, develop and support your staff team, and deliver high-quality, child-centred care that achieves positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
• Maintain and regularly review the Statement of Purpose to reflect the ethos and aims of the service
• Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, including Ofsted notifications
• Oversee care planning and delivery, ensuring plans are outcome-focused and tailored to individual needs
• Manage and approve staff rotas in conjunction with the Deputy Manager
• Lead on safer recruitment, staff retention, supervision, and performance management
• Ensure staff adhere to policies, procedures, and safeguarding practices
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including Regulation 44 visits, Regulation 45 reports, and Ofsted inspections
• Proactively manage and resolve complaints and concerns
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure value for money
• Develop strong multi-agency partnerships with social workers, families, and external professionals
• Chair meetings and attend placement and management forums
• Support staff in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
• Drive continuous improvement through performance monitoring and reporting

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and young people in a residential or similar setting (within the last 5 years)
• At least 3 years’ experience in a senior role within a residential setting
• Proven leadership experience, including staff supervision and development
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Experience working with children on the edge of care
• Awareness of relevant research and best practice affecting children in care
• Strong commitment to partnership working with external agencies
• Experience in financial and resource management
• Ability to lead in line with a service’s ethos and Statement of Purpose
• Strong understanding of performance management and service improvement
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire teams
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk and make sound decisions
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Competent in using ICT systems and reporting tools
• Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours, including weekends and bank holidays
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to provide out-of-hours support

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
• DipSW, CQSW, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent (desirable)
• Must meet Ofsted requirements for a ‘Fit Person’