About the Team
Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people?
Warwickshire County Council is seeking two experienced and dedicated Registered Managers to lead our established children's residential homes:
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One Registered Manager for our four-bedded children's home in Stratford-upon-Avon
- One Registered Manager for our dual-registration service comprising a solo home and a four-bedded home in Nuneaton and Bedworth
All homes are currently rated Good by Ofsted, and Warwickshire is proud that 100% of our children's homes hold a Good judgement. Our homes provide safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where children and young people can thrive, develop resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and growing residential service which is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people in our care. We are looking for passionate, highly motivated leaders who can continue to develop child-focused practice and drive excellence across our homes.
As a Registered Manager, you will be supported by a visible, engaged and committed leadership team. Working alongside the Responsible Individual, fellow Registered Managers and Service Managers, you will play a key role in shaping the future development of Warwickshire's residential services.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of the needs of children in care and possess extensive knowledge of:
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Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015
- Guide to the Children's Homes Quality Standards
- Ofsted's Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)
- Safeguarding legislation and practice
- Relevant statutory guidance and best practice
Now is an exciting time to join Warwickshire as we continue to expand and develop our residential provision while embedding our innovative Families First approach to supporting children, young people and families.
Our model is built on locality working, multi-agency collaboration and strong partnerships with Health, Education, Police and wider community services. We believe lasting change happens when professionals work together to support children and their families.
Our homes operate within a restorative, trauma-informed and therapeutic model of care, supported by dedicated psychological services. We are looking for leaders who can champion therapeutic practice, develop skilled and resilient teams, and create homes where children feel safe, valued and able to reach their full potential.
Our Offer to You
Working for Warwickshire means joining an organisation that values and invests in its people.
We offer:
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Supportive managers who provide regular recognition, high-quality supervision and a strong focus on wellbeing and workload management
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas
- Competitive salary and performance-related payments where applicable
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training
- Access to dedicated therapeutic and psychological support services
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative management culture
- Opportunities to influence service development and residential practice across Warwickshire
- Access to Vivup benefits and employee discount schemes
- Agile and flexible working opportunities where operationally appropriate
- £2904.30 on call payment allowance in addition to salary
About the Role
As a Registered Manager, you will:
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Take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the home
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and all relevant legislation
- Lead and inspire teams to deliver exceptional therapeutic care and support
- Promote positive outcomes for children and young people through high-quality care planning
- Manage budgets, staffing and resources effectively
- Develop a positive, child-centred culture based on restorative practice principles
- Maintain strong safeguarding practice and a focus on children's welfare at all times
- Lead quality assurance, performance management and continuous improvement activity
- Build and maintain effective relationships with families, professionals and partner agencies
- Ensure the home remains inspection-ready and achieves positive regulatory outcomes
What We're Looking For
We are seeking leaders who can demonstrate:
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Proven experience managing or significantly contributing to the leadership of a children's residential home
- Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding responsibilities and Ofsted requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Experience of developing and supporting high-performing teams
- A commitment to therapeutic, restorative and child-centred practice
- The ability to manage challenge positively while maintaining a nurturing culture
- Excellent partnership-working skills with families and professionals
- A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
Essential Requirements
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
- Experience within children's residential care
- Sound understanding of relevant legislation, guidance and best practice
- Full UK driving licence
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Manager will:
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Provide effective leadership and management of the home, taking the lead on key operational and strategic decisions
- Ensure the home consistently meets Ofsted standards of quality, safety and care
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of legislative requirements relating to children's residential care
- Develop and sustain a positive, person-centred culture using restorative practice principles
- Promote the welfare, wellbeing and aspirations of children and young people
- Communicate effectively with children, families, colleagues and professionals through a variety of methods
- Foster positive relationships between children, staff, families and partner agencies
- Promote children's participation in the day-to-day running of the home and wider community activities
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure children receive the support they need
- Lead quality assurance processes and drive continuous improvement
For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification below;
Registered Manager Residential Care
Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make:
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!
At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.
Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund.
Additional Information:
Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We don't want to keep you waiting so we will be starting the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for any updates on your application
Closing Date: 20 July 2026
Interview Date: 27 July 2026
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact
[email protected] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.
