Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Bedford | Salary: £47,000–£50,000 | Hours: Full-Time, 40 per week | Type: Permanent

We are working with a well-established children’s residential home supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, trauma, and complex needs. The home prides itself on providing a nurturing, child-centred environment where children can thrive and staff are supported to grow professionally.

The Role
As Registered Manager, you will lead the home with compassion and professionalism, ensuring high-quality care and full compliance with regulatory standards. You will:

*Provide strong, inspiring leadership to the staff team


*Oversee daily operations, budgets, and staffing


*Promote a trauma-informed, child-centred culture


*Ensure safeguarding practices are robust and consistently applied


*Foster multi-agency partnerships and family engagement


*Support staff development and continuous improvement initiatives


We are looking for someone who:

*Has experience in residential childcare and managing a regulated service


*Is skilled in trauma-informed practice and child-centred leadership


*Can drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement


*Holds or is working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare)


*Demonstrates resilience, professionalism, and a passion for achieving excellent outcomes for children


Benefits*Comprehensive wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance and mental health resources


*Flexible pay options, life assurance, and health support schemes


*Development opportunities within a recognised top employer


This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate, ambitious leader to make a real difference in children’s lives.

Apply today to join a supportive and inspiring team!