Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Leicester
Salary: Competitive, based on experience + performance bonuses
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
About Us:
We are a passionate, family-run provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, child-centred care in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our small but growing organisation places children and young people at the heart of everything we do, fostering a strong team ethos that feels like family.
We celebrate successes, support each other, and work collaboratively to create safe, structured, and loving homes. As we open new homes in Leicestershire and Derbyshire, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead one of our newest residential settings.
The Role:
As Registered Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring it meets Ofsted standards while promoting the wellbeing, safety, and development of children and young people. You will lead and inspire a small, passionate care team, creating a culture of warmth, consistency, and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
- Register as Manager with Ofsted and maintain compliance with all relevant legislation
- Lead, motivate, and develop the care team
- Ensure children receive the highest standard of care tailored to their needs
- Develop and oversee care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies
- Manage staff recruitment, training, and performance
- Monitor and improve quality of care through audits, reviews, and feedback
- Liaise effectively with social workers, schools, healthcare providers, and other agencies
- Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and data protection standards
- Promote a nurturing environment that helps children feel safe, valued, and empowered
Requirements:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a senior role within a children’s residential setting
- Strong understanding of Ofsted standards, safeguarding procedures, and relevant legislation
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Passion for making a positive difference in the lives of young people
- Ability to build trusting relationships with staff, children, families, and professionals
What We Offer:
- Supportive, friendly, and inclusive working environment
- Being part of a values-driven, family-run organisation that genuinely cares
- NO recruitment/onboarding tasks. We have our own in-house recruitment team
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
- Performance-based bonuses and incentives
- Flexible, hands-on support from approachable directors
- Smaller teams (1–2 children per home)
- Progressive pay scale with clear progression plans
- Comprehensive induction and learning programmes, including fully funded Level 3/4/5 qualifications
- Free meals, snacks, and drinks on shift
- Free enhanced DBS
- Wellbeing support through an Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling)
- Multiple bonus schemes: birthday, appraisal, inspection, qualification completion, probation, annual leave, and more
- Opportunities for overtime
About Changing Lives Care:
Our vision is to ensure young people in care have the same opportunities as their peers, regardless of background or past experiences. We provide safe, warm, and nurturing homes where children can thrive, develop, and exceed their aspirations.
Join our family and make a lasting difference.
If you’re an experienced care professional ready to lead a rewarding residential home, we want to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £42,000.00-£54,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Level 5 Leadership and Management Qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
