Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Wisbech
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per year + £5,000 Welcome Bonus
Bonus: Annual Bonus
Sector: Residential Care – Children’s Services
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 2-bed therapeutic children’s home in Wisbech.
The home will support children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and exploitation, providing trauma-informed and therapeutic care focused on achieving positive long-term outcomes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and clinically focused provider at an exciting stage, with the opportunity to shape the culture, standards, and long-term success of the service.
The service benefits from weekly clinical support from in-house Therapists, Psychologists, and Specialist Advisors, helping to ensure both young people and staff receive the highest level of support.
The Role:
As the Senior Registered Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Holding Ofsted registration and ensuring the home remains fully compliant with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
- Leading and managing the daily operations of the home, ensuring high-quality therapeutic care and positive outcomes for young people.
- Building, developing, and supporting a motivated and child-focused care team.
- Creating a warm, nurturing, and resilient home environment where young people feel safe, supported, and valued.
- Overseeing safeguarding, care planning, compliance, staffing, and all operational responsibilities.
- Mentoring and developing staff through supervision, coaching, and training.
- Managing budgets, service development, and continuous improvement across the home.
- Working collaboratively with clinical teams, local authorities, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager within children’s residential care.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.
- Experience supporting children and young people affected by complex trauma.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures, Ofsted frameworks, and children’s home regulations.
- Experience managing budgets and operational performance.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
- A compassionate, resilient, and child-centred approach to care.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
What’s On Offer:
Competitive Package:
- Salary up to £60,000 per year
- £5,000 Welcome Bonus
- Up to 21% annual bonus
- Additional on-call payments
Career Development:
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Clinical support from Therapists, Psychologists, and Specialist Advisors
- Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing organisation
Supportive Culture:
- Therapeutic and child-centred environment
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to young people’s lives
Recruitment Timeline:
Applications are welcome immediately – interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
If you are an experienced Registered Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a therapeutic service and make a meaningful impact within children’s residential care, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest to [email protected] or call 01926 356549 for a confidential chat.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal opportunities for all.
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Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
