Registered Manager - Children's Home

*Job Title: *Registered Manager

*Responsible to*: The Responsible Individual/Director

*Responsible for*: The Home, Staff and Children/Children and Young People

*Key Internal Contacts*: Other members of staff within the care team

*Key External Contacts*: Children and Young people's relatives, advocates and others in their network. Placing Authorities, child's allocated workers and Service Providers Registration, Regulatory and Inspection bodies Local Services, Community Neighbours

*JOB PURPOSE:*

* To take full responsibility for the management of the Home/s and to provide the highest quality of care and support to Children and Young People in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body.
* To ensure that the regulation requirements are met through the Home's Statement of Purpose and that this statement meets organisation requirements and is implemented and reviewed within the appropriate timescales.

- Manage and oversee the daily operations of a registered children's home
- Develop and implement care plans for children in accordance with their individual needs
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of caregivers and support staff
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the facility
- Administer medications and perform medical procedures as required
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of children's care and progress
- Collaborate with parents, guardians, and healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for children
- Create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow

*Experience:*

*Essential*

* Within the last 5 years, worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
* Must successfully complete a “fit persons” interview with the Registration Authority (Ofsted)
* Previous experience in a leadership role in a childcare or similar setting
* Worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role
* Ability to develop and manage care plans for children with diverse needs
* Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff members
* Have appropriate experience, qualification and skills to manage the home effectively and lead the care of children; and (ii) be physically and mentally fit to manage the home; and (c) full and satisfactory information is available in relation to each of the matters in Schedule 2.
* Driving licence

Desirable

* Children Services (England) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Please note that candidates will be provided with a full job description prior to the interview.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £42,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking



Ability to commute/relocate:
* Hadleigh, IP7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
* Children Residential Care: 3 years (required)

Language:
* English (required)

Licence/Certification:
* level 5: leadership and management for residential childcare (required)

Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person


Application deadline: 24/12/2025
Expected start date: 01/02/2026