Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (3 Bed SHB)
Location: Shrewsbury Area
Salary: £55,500 per annum + up to £9,000 bonus scheme
- Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, plus paid overtime and participation in the on-call rota
️ Number of Sleeps Required: None
Service: Children's Residential Home
Service Users: Young People with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs, Trauma and Self-Harming Behaviours (SHB)
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Level 5 desirable or willingness to complete)
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management position within children's residential care
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sponsorship is not available
The Home
Our client is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a specialist 3-bed children's residential home supporting young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs, trauma backgrounds and self-harming behaviours.
The home will operate within a therapeutic and child-centred model, providing high-quality care and support to help young people achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced, resilient and passionate Registered Manager who can provide strong leadership, maintain high standards of care and create a nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive.
You will:
- Lead the overall management and performance of the home in line with the Statement of Purpose
- Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and all relevant legislation
- Maintain exceptional safeguarding and care standards
- Recruit, develop, supervise and motivate staff teams
- Oversee care planning to meet emotional, educational and therapeutic needs
- Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections, audits and Regulation 44 visits
- Manage staffing levels, rotas and operational resources effectively
- Contribute to financial management and operational decision-making
- Promote trauma-informed and therapeutic practice throughout the service
Who You Will Be Working For
- A well-established children's care provider
- Strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential services
- Child-focused and values-led organisation
- Committed to staff development, progression and professional excellence
Why Join This Organisation? ✨
Career Progression
- Genuine opportunities for long-term progression
- Support into senior leadership and operational management positions
Training & Development
- Ongoing professional development
- Fully funded qualifications where required
Benefits
- Up to £9,000 performance-related bonus scheme
- Paid overtime opportunities
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and wellbeing support
- Retail and lifestyle discount schemes
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Additional employee benefits package
Values & Culture
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory pre-employment screening.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' management or supervisory experience within a children's residential care setting
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
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