Registered Manager- Children's Home

Registered Children’s Home Manager

Ofsted-Regulated Children’s Home – Complex Needs, Learning Disabilities & Autism

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead an Ofsted-regulated residential children’s home supporting children and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities and autism.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the safe, effective and compliant running of the home, ensuring children receive high-quality, child-centred care and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the home.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Lead safeguarding and ensure children are protected from harm.
• Manage, supervise and develop the staff team.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Support children with autism, learning disabilities, sensory and communication needs.
• Promote Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed practice.
• Manage referrals, admissions and placement matching.
• Maintain strong relationships with social workers, education, health and other professionals.
• Oversee incidents, complaints, medication, missing-from-care and restrictive practice.
• Complete audits and contribute to Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 monitoring.
• Maintain the home in a state of continuous Ofsted readiness.
• Promote children’s voice, independence, education, health and positive experiences.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working within a children’s residential care setting.
• Previous management or deputy management experience.
• Experience managing and supervising staff.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs, learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness/eligibility to complete the required qualification.
• Ability to successfully complete the Ofsted Registered Manager process.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Child-centred and compassionate.
• Confident and organised.
• A strong and supportive leader.
• Experienced in safeguarding and compliance.
• Able to challenge poor practice.
• Calm under pressure.
• Committed to achieving excellent outcomes for children.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional looking to lead and develop a specialist children’s home and create a safe, nurturing and positive environment for children with additional and complex needs.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Role: Registered Children’s Home Manager
Service: Ofsted-Regulated Children’s Residential Home

Appointment is subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS, references, employment history and verification of qualifications.

Pay: £47,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person