Registered Manager – Specialist Children’s Residential Home
Location: Newmarket
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Bonuses (£10,000 Welcome Bonus + Up to £10,000 Annual Bonus)
Full-Time | Permanent
An opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s leading specialist residential care providers as a Registered Manager for a highly therapeutic 2-bed Children’s Home supporting young people aged 12–18 with complex mental health needs and risks associated with self-injurious behaviours.
This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people within a safe, nurturing, and multidisciplinary environment.
Working closely with the Head of Service, clinicians, education staff, and external professionals, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, child-focused care while ensuring regulatory compliance and excellent safeguarding standards.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage a specialist 2-bed Children’s Home
- Ensure the home achieves and maintains a minimum “Good” Ofsted rating
- Oversee tailored care plans and therapeutic support strategies
- Lead, motivate, and develop a residential childcare team
- Manage safeguarding concerns, complaints, and child protection matters
- Promote a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic home environment
- Work collaboratively with clinicians, teachers, social workers, and external agencies
- Support care reviews, placement planning, and successful transitions
- Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and SCCIF requirements
- Manage staffing, budgets, resources, and operational performance
- Promote reflective practice, continuous improvement, and positive team culture
- Maintain high standards of recording, reporting, and professional accountability
About You
We are looking for a resilient and experienced leader with a strong background in children’s residential care and therapeutic practice.
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
- At least 1 year in a supervisory or management role within the last 5 years
- Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, childcare legislation, and Quality Standards
- Experience supporting young people with complex behaviours and trauma-related needs
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or willingness to complete within 6 months)
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
- £10,000 welcome bonus upon successful registration
- Up to £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus
- Management Incentive Plan
- Comprehensive induction and leadership development programme
- Ongoing training and progression through a dedicated Leadership Academy
- Pension scheme and additional employee benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities within a national organisation
About the Organisation
Our client is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist residential care and education services for children and young people.
They are committed to delivering safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environments that empower young people to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential. The organisation offers strong operational support, excellent development pathways, and genuine opportunities for long-term progression.
Recruitment Process
We are committed to appointing the right candidate and encourage early applications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to screening and interview stages.
Any offer of employment will be subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references
- Right to work checks
Apply Now
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV.
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact [email protected] or call 01926 695216
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Pay: £60,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
