Full job descriptionRegistered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: BD10
Salary: Neg DOE
Contract: 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’