Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
New Start Living Residential Ltd - Gloucester
At New Start Living, our homes are more than just places to live - they're safe, nurturing environments where children feel valued, heard, and supported.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead one of our children's residential homes. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a positive, child-centred service, develop a high-performing team, and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.
You'll provide strong leadership, ensure outstanding standards of care, maintain regulatory compliance, and create an environment where children can build resilience, independence, and brighter futures.
At New Start Living, we believe great care starts with valuing our staff. We invest in our people through ongoing training, career development, wellbeing initiatives, and performance-based rewards.
What we offer
- £6,000 Welcome Bonus (paid after one year of service, subject to a 'Good' Ofsted outcome and home objectives)
- Annual performance bonus scheme (after one year's service)
- Inclusive and supportive working culture
- Strong administrative support
- Bank Holidays off
- Bright Exchange employee discounts and cash backs
- Health & Wellbeing package including counselling and therapy
- Two work-from-home days every fortnight (where operationally appropriate)
- Paid birthday off
- Casual dress policy
- Free annual health check
- Free gym membership
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and professional development
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day management of the children's home
- Ensure high-quality, child-centred care that promotes positive outcomes
- Develop and review individual care plans
- Champion safeguarding and ensure children's voices remain central to decision-making
- Maintain compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements and quality standards
- Complete and monitor Regulation 44 actions
- Lead, supervise and develop the staff team
- Manage recruitment, supervision, appraisals, rotas and the on-call service
- Manage budgets and resources effectively
- Ensure health and safety standards are maintained throughout the home
Essential Requirements
- Previous leadership experience within a Children's Residential Home
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
- Strong knowledge of:
- Children's Homes Regulations
- The Children Act
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Child development and childcare theory
- Experience leading, supervising and developing staff
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
- Calm, resilient, approachable and able to make sound decisions under pressure
- Full UK Driving Licence
- First Aid qualification or other relevant transferable skills desirable
Working Hours
- 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
- Overtime available
Pre-employment Requirements
- Enhanced DBS check
- DBS Update Service participation
- Full UK Driving Licence
If you're an ambitious Registered Manager who is passionate about achieving outstanding outcomes for children and leading a committed, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please email:
[email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £48,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- NVQ / Diploma Level 5 in children's residential care or willing to work towards.
Experience:
- leadership: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
