Childrens Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Residential Child Care Are you an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager looking for your next opportunity within Residential Child Care?

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a dual-registered residential service supporting children and young people across two solo homes in close proximity. This is an exciting opportunity to join a therapeutic and child-focused provider committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for vulnerable young people.

The Role As Registered Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to create safe, nurturing, and supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. You will be responsible for maintaining OFSTED compliance, driving high standards of care, and ensuring positive outcomes for every young person within the service.

You will receive ongoing support from senior leadership teams alongside access to specialist therapeutic resources and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage two solo residential homes
• Ensure full OFSTED compliance and high-quality care standards
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Lead, motivate, and develop residential staff teams
• Manage care planning, risk assessments, and quality assurance processes
• Build positive relationships with external professionals, families, and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement across the service

Requirements To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification, Level 3 Residential Childcare, or equivalent
• A minimum of two years’ experience within the last five years working in children’s residential care
• At least one year’s experience within the last five years supervising or managing staff within a residential setting
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, OFSTED regulations, and quality standards
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Good IT skills, including experience with Microsoft packages
• A full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards)
• Knowledge or experience of Therapeutic Parenting approaches

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £46,331 – £52,123 per annum depending on experience and qualifications
• 10% discretionary annual bonus
• Generous joining bonus
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 33 days annual leave
• Fully funded relevant qualifications and training
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare cash-back plan including dental, optical, counselling support, and 24/7 GP access
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Access to employee benefits and discount platforms

Additional Benefits

• Full induction programme
• Therapeutic parenting training
• Specialist restraint training
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Quarterly newsletters and employee engagement initiatives
• Payment of relevant professional membership and disclosure fees

About the Service This organisation specialises in providing therapeutic residential child care for vulnerable young people aged 8–18. Their services are designed to provide safe, stable, and nurturing environments that empower children and young people to achieve brighter futures.

With a strong focus on therapeutic care, staff development, and positive outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious manager looking to progress within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Apply Now If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people and are ready for your next leadership challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

Please note: applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.