Registered Children's Home ManagerOverview
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Registered Children's Home Manager to lead and oversee the operation of a residential children's home. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that children and young people receive outstanding care and support within a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated leader who is committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people, promoting their welfare, and ensuring the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience within children's residential care, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to develop and support high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide effective leadership and management of the children's home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care.
- Ensure the home operates in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, safeguarding legislation, and Ofsted requirements.
- Create and maintain a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that promotes the wellbeing, development, and independence of children and young people.
- Lead, supervise, and develop a skilled staff team through regular supervision, performance management, and continuous professional development.
- Ensure comprehensive care plans, risk assessments, placement plans, and behaviour support strategies are implemented, reviewed, and updated as required.
- Promote positive relationships with children, families, social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and other partner agencies.
- Manage safeguarding concerns effectively and ensure all incidents are appropriately recorded, reported, and reviewed.
- Oversee recruitment, induction, training, and retention of staff to maintain a competent and resilient workforce.
- Manage staffing rotas, budgets, resources, and occupancy levels effectively to ensure the efficient operation of the home.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided, implementing improvements and driving continuous service development.
- Ensure children and young people are actively involved in decisions affecting their lives and are supported to achieve their individual goals and aspirations.
- Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, ensuring the home consistently achieves and maintains high standards.
Essential Requirements
- Significant experience working within children's residential care, including experience in a leadership or management position.
- Previous experience of managing or deputising within an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
- In-depth knowledge of safeguarding procedures, child protection legislation, and children's social care frameworks.
- Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, professionals, and stakeholders.
- Experience of managing budgets, staffing, and service performance.
- Excellent report writing, record-keeping, and organisational skills.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within regulatory timescales).
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent relevant qualification).
- Full UK driving licence.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and child-focused leader who is committed to providing outstanding care and support to children and young people. You will be driven by a desire to make a lasting difference, champion children's rights, and create an environment where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Pay: £30,523.00-£57,260.90 per year
Work Location: In person
