Are you an experienced Deputy Manager looking for the next step in your career? Or are you already a Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge with a supportive, child-focused organisation? If you're passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Plymouth, supporting up to two children and young people. The home is currently supporting one young person, providing an excellent opportunity to embed a nurturing, therapeutic culture while preparing for future growth.
As the Registered Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring exceptional standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance. You'll lead and develop an established, committed team—with a full staff team already in place—creating a positive, child-centred environment where children and young people can thrive.
Working alongside a highly experienced regional clinical team, you'll also receive dedicated clinical and specialist support while driving service development and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing a high-performing residential care team
- Creating a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment
- Ensuring compliance with Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted requirements
- Managing safeguarding, quality assurance, and operational performance
- Overseeing budgets and financial performance
- Supporting the development and wellbeing of your team
- Working collaboratively with families, professionals, and external agencies
- Driving positive outcomes for children and young people
About You:
The ideal applicant will have at least 2 years' supervisory experience within children's residential care, ideally within an EBD setting, with knowledge of neurodiversity being advantageous.
You will hold, or be working towards, a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People Management) and have a strong understanding of The Children Act 1989, Children's Home Regulations, and safeguarding legislation.
You'll also have:
- Experience supporting children and young people affected by trauma
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Financial and operational management experience
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A trauma-informed, child-centred approach
- A full UK driving licence
- A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
What's On Offer:
- Salary up to £43,000 depending on experience
- £5,000 Welcome Bonus
- 21% Annual Bonus
- 32 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Career progression opportunities within a supportive environment
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
- Christmas festive gift
- Life assurance worth twice your annual salary
- Company-funded DBS checks and renewals
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- £500 staff referral bonus
- Retail discounts on days out, gifts, holidays, and more
About the Client:
Our client is a reputable and forward-thinking provider of children's residential care, operating a trauma-informed model of care. They support children and young people with a range of needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties, and are committed to delivering outstanding standards of safeguarding, care, and outcomes while investing in the development of their staff.
Recruitment Timeline:
- Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.
- Successful applicants will be invited to an initial screening telephone call with a Hamptons Consultant.
How to Apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Daisy via [email protected] or 01926 695216.
Please note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.
Equality Statement:
Hamptons is passionate about equality and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the recruitment process.
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Pay: Up to £43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
