Role Purpose
The Registered Home Manager holds full responsibility for the leadership, management, and regulatory compliance of a children’s residential home. The role ensures that children receive high‑quality, trauma‑informed care within a safe, nurturing, and stable environment that promotes positive outcomes, emotional wellbeing, and long‑term development.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Provide strong, visible leadership that models professional standards and child‑centred practice.
- Manage, supervise, and develop staff to ensure a skilled, motivated, and resilient team.
- Oversee rota planning, staffing levels, and workforce development to maintain safe and effective operations.
- Lead on performance management, including appraisals, training plans, and disciplinary processes where required.
Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain registration with Ofsted as the Registered Manager.
- Ensure full compliance with:
- Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
- Quality Standards
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Local authority and organisational policies
- Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, ensuring the home consistently meets “Good” or “Outstanding” standards.
- Complete and submit all required reports, including Regulation 45 reports and notifications to Ofsted.
Safeguarding & Risk Management
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the home.
- Ensure robust safeguarding culture, policies, and practice.
- Oversee risk assessments, behaviour management plans, and safety planning.
- Respond appropriately to incidents, concerns, and allegations, ensuring timely reporting and multi‑agency collaboration.
Child-Centred Practice
- Ensure each child has an individualised placement plan, risk assessment, and care plan that reflects their needs, wishes, and goals.
- Promote trauma‑informed, therapeutic approaches to care.
- Champion children’s rights, voice, and participation in decision‑making.
- Ensure children’s education, health, emotional wellbeing, and social development are actively supported.
Quality Assurance & Improvement
- Implement continuous improvement processes, including audits, monitoring, and action plans.
- Analyse data and trends to improve outcomes and reduce incidents.
- Ensure the home environment is safe, welcoming, and well‑maintained.
Financial & Operational Management
- Manage the home’s budget, resources, and financial planning.
- Ensure cost‑effective operations without compromising quality of care.
- Oversee referrals, admissions, and transitions, ensuring compatibility and stability within the home.
Partnership & Communication
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, schools, health professionals, and families.
- Represent the home professionally in meetings, reviews, and multi‑agency forums.
- Ensure clear, accurate, and timely communication and record‑keeping.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).
- Significant experience working in children’s residential care.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma‑informed practice, and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven leadership and team‑management experience.
- Ability to work under pressure, make sound decisions, and maintain high standards.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Child‑centred mindset with unwavering commitment to safeguarding.
- Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff.
- Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
- Professional integrity, accountability, and reflective practice.
Outcome Expectations
The Registered Home Manager is expected to ensure:
- Children feel safe, valued, and supported.
- Staff are confident, competent, and well‑led.
- The home achieves and maintains high Ofsted ratings.
- All regulatory, safeguarding, and organisational standards are consistently met.
Pay: £50,000.00-£62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Management: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 5 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person
