Summary
Verity Shores is an Ofsted-registered children's home providing high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can build trusting relationships, develop resilience, and achieve positive outcomes. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead our home, inspire our team, and continue developing a service that places children at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibilities
As the Registered Manager, you will:
- Provide strong and consistent leadership for the home.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and trauma-informed care.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance of the home.
- Lead the recruitment, supervision, and development of staff.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with local authorities, families, and partner agencies.
- Drive continuous improvement while ensuring the home meets Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall operational management of the children's home.
- Recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and development of staff.
- Safeguarding leadership and risk management oversight.
- Monitoring and reviewing children's care and support plans.
- Reporting to the Responsible Individual and company leadership.
- Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.
- Promoting a positive, child-centred and therapeutic culture throughout the home.
Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Minimum of two years' experience within children's residential care.
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into a Registered Manager role.
- Thorough understanding of Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Quality Standards.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- A commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to care.
- Ability to motivate, support, and develop staff teams.
- Full UK driving licence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £49,000.00-£53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Management or Deputy of Residential Children's home : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (preferred)
Work Location: In person
