Registered Children's Manager

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary: £35 per hour UMBRELLA (£27 PAYE)
Contract: Full-time, 6 month contract
Urgent requirement – immediate interviews available

Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready to take on a meaningful leadership role supporting children in high-risk environments?
We are urgently seeking a passionate and confident leader to manage a 5-bed children’s residential home in Stevenage, supporting Looked After Children (LAC) and ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.
This is a pivotal opportunity to lead a well-established team that includes a Deputy Manager, 3 Senior Support Workers, and 9 Care Workers, within a supportive organisation dedicated to safeguarding, development, and positive outcomes for young people.

The Role As the Registered Manager, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a multi-bedded children’s home.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to the care team.
• Manage rotas, budgets, and staffing levels to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Take responsibility for recruitment, interviews, and staff development.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and maintain high inspection standards.
• Prepare and submit Schedule 2 (SC2) registration forms.
• Lead by example during high-risk or challenging situations.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children and young people.

Person Specification Essential:

•  Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
•  Previous Ofsted registration and experience managing inspections
•  Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing children’s residential services
•  Strong understanding of safeguarding, LAC frameworks, and Ofsted compliance
•  Proven ability to manage staff rotas, budgets, and operational performance
•  Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

•  Experience working in high-risk or therapeutic environments
•  Strong track record of improving Ofsted ratings
•  Excellent communication, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills

If this souns like you and are wanting to apply - please contact Nicola at Nicola.mansfield@servicecare.org.uk or on 01772208964