Are you an experienced Registered Manager with a proven track record of improving children’s residential services and achieving positive Ofsted outcomes?
We’re looking for an ambitious and resilient Registered Manager to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract, taking the lead of a specialist children’s residential service in Lincolnshire.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced children’s residential leader to make a significant impact over a defined 12-month period – strengthening the service, developing the team, driving quality improvements and helping establish strong foundations for its long-term success.
The service comprises of self-contained apartments, providing highly personalised support and accommodation for children and young people with complex needs.
The Opportunity
This role would suit an experienced Registered Manager who enjoys improving services, developing high-performing teams and delivering positive outcomes for children and young people.
Over the 12-month contract, you’ll have the opportunity to take real ownership of the service, identify areas for improvement and embed consistently high standards across care, compliance, leadership and practice.
You’ll be supported by an experienced senior leadership team while having the autonomy to make a genuine impact.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the day-to-day operational management of the service.
- Developing, coaching and inspiring a dedicated staff team.
- Driving continuous improvement and embedding high standards of care.
- Ensuring full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements.
- Preparing the service for Ofsted inspections and driving positive regulatory outcomes.
- Creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where children and young people can thrive.
- Building strong relationships with local authorities, families and external professionals.
- Establishing sustainable systems, processes and standards that support the service beyond the initial 12-month contract.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children’s residential care.
- A proven track record of improving services and achieving positive Ofsted outcomes.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or currently working towards this.
- Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding.
- Excellent leadership, communication and people-development skills.
- A proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach.
- The confidence to lead change and bring people with you.
- Flexibility to travel within Lincolnshire where required.
What’s on Offer
- 12-month fixed-term contract.
- Competitive salary.
- Possible bonus.
- The opportunity to lead and shape a specialist residential service.
- Support from an experienced senior leadership team.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to stay permanently.
If you’re an experienced children’s residential leader who enjoys taking on a challenge and wants the opportunity to make a visible impact over the next 12 months, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation.
Pay: £70,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- How many years experience do you have within children's residential setting?
Work Location: In person
