Children’s Home Registered Manager – Intake & Assessment
Location: Malvern
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Bonus: £5,000 welcome bonus + up to £5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus
OFSTED Registered Manager – Intake & Assessment (Children’s Residential)
How would you feel knowing that the things you do every day make a real difference to the lives of others?
Our client’s vision is to inspire and develop lives — not only the children in their care but also their families and communities. As a trusted provider of children’s residential care, they are committed to delivering consistent, high-quality support at all times.
They are now welcoming applications from enthusiastic candidates to join their team in Malvern as a Registered Manager for their Intake & Assessment Service.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing the operation of the service, ensuring compliance with OFSTED regulations.
- Managing planned and emergency admissions.
- Coordinating bridging placements.
- Delivering individualised daily programmes to promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Leading, supporting, and motivating a skilled staff team to provide the highest standard of care.
You will join an experienced and supportive team within a fully equipped, welcoming setting. Together, you will share the unified goal of enabling every child and young person to achieve their personal best.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000 (DOE)
- Welcome bonus: £5,000 (upon successful fit person interview)
- Annual quality and commercial bonus up to £5,000
- Management Incentive Plan, allowing you to share in the long-term success of the organisation
- Comprehensive induction to set you up for success
- Ongoing professional development, including access to a Leadership and Management Development Programme through an in-house Academy focused on motivation, empowerment, and growth
- Additional benefits, including:
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Support
- Recommend-a-Friend bonus scheme
- Team rewards and discounts on restaurants and family days out
- Long Service Awards
Essential Requirements
- Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential childcare role, including 1 year in a supervisory position within the last 5 years.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) required.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare preferred — must be enrolled within 6 months if not already achieved.
- Strong knowledge of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, safeguarding legislation, and regulatory requirements.
- Competence in planning, organisation, budget management, and team leadership.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.
- Full UK driving licence required.
Why Join Our Client?
Joining our client means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to improving young lives across the UK. You’ll be supported by a compassionate, professional team who understand both the challenges and rewards of working in children’s residential care.
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to make a lasting impact, achieve real career growth, and help shape brighter futures for young people.
All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two recent references. Employment history relating to work with children and vulnerable people must be supplied, covering all roles back to full-time education.
If you’re ready to make a genuine difference in a nurturing and supportive environment, apply now to join our client’s dedicated team in Malvern.
INDZI
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
- Management within Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (required)
Work Location: In person
