Full job descriptionRegistered Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Andover, Hampshire
Salary: £55,845 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week | Full-time | Permanent
Lead a Home. Change Lives. Shape Futures.Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Registered Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career?
We are working with a well-established care provider seeking an inspirational leader to take responsibility for a children’s residential home supporting young people aged 8–18.
This is an opportunity to lead a nurturing, therapeutic environment where children who have experienced trauma, adversity and disruption can feel safe, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.
You will have the opportunity to shape the culture of the home, inspire your team and make a genuine difference to the lives of the young people you support.
The RoleAs Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the effective running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Leading and managing the day-to-day operation of a children’s residential home.
*Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation and quality standards.
*Creating a safe, stable and nurturing environment for children and young people.
*Leading, developing and motivating a dedicated staff team.
*Driving continuous improvement and achieving positive outcomes for young people.
*Maintaining high standards of care planning, recording and quality assurance.
*Building strong working relationships with families, social workers and external professionals.
*Ensuring children are listened to, valued and supported to reach their full potential.
What We’re Looking ForWe would love to hear from:
*Experienced Registered Managers within children’s residential care.
*Strong Deputy Managers who are ready to step into a Registered Manager position.
*Leaders with experience supporting children and young people with complex needs, trauma and challenging backgrounds.
*Individuals with a strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations and regulatory compliance.
*Confident leaders who can develop teams and promote a positive, child-centred culture.
Qualifications:
*Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
*Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or currently working towards this qualification.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.
What’s on Offer?*£55,845 annual salary
*6 weeks’ paid annual leave.
*39-hour working week.
*Generally Monday to Friday working pattern, with occasional weekends and out-of-hours responsibilities.
*Hybrid working opportunities between the home, home working and office.
*Supportive senior leadership team.
*Ongoing training and career development.
*Company pension scheme.
*Blue Light Card.
*Recommend-a-Friend bonus.
*Employee wellbeing support and financial hardship fund.
*Free Enhanced DBS check.
Interested in Finding Out More?If you’re an experienced Children’s Residential Manager or Deputy looking for a new challenge, we’d love to have a confidential conversation.
All conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence.
P4 Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.