Registered Manager - Children's Home

*Job Overview*
We are seeking an experienced and committed Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Ofsted-registered children's residential home. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in children’s social care and demonstrate a passion for delivering outstanding, trauma-informed care to children and young people with complex needs. This role requires robust leadership, sound knowledge of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, and the ability to build a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for the young people in our care.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide effective leadership and management of the home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted standards, legislation, and safeguarding procedures.
* Develop, implement, and regularly review individualised placement and care plans in collaboration with the child, local authority, families, and professionals.
* Ensure the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of children is prioritised and promoted through structured routines, risk management, and care strategies.
* Lead and supervise a team of residential staff, providing performance management, reflective supervision, and promoting continuous professional development.
* Promote a culture of openness, safety, participation, and high aspiration for children, using therapeutic and relational approaches (e.g. PACE).
* Oversee the home’s staffing rotas, training, incident reporting, and ensure robust safeguarding and whistleblowing processes are embedded.
* Work in partnership with social workers, education providers, health professionals, and families to support positive outcomes for each child.
* Maintain and monitor budgets effectively, ensuring resources are used efficiently while maintaining a high standard of care and homely environment.
* Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, ensuring the home is always inspection-ready and striving towards a rating of ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’.

Essential Experience and Skills

* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards it).
* At least 2 years’ experience in a senior role within a children’s residential setting.
* Thorough understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, and relevant safeguarding frameworks.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, support, and inspire a team working with children who may display challenging behaviour and have experienced trauma.
* Strong communication, report-writing, and multi-agency partnership skills.
* Proven experience in developing and reviewing individualised care and behaviour support plans.
* Passionate about improving outcomes and life chances for children and young people in care.

If you are driven to make a difference in children’s lives and have the expertise to lead a dedicated residential team, we welcome your application to become our next Registered Manager.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Transport links



Ability to commute/relocate:
* Mansfield NG18: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
* Have you led a staff team through a Regulation 44 visa or Ofsted inspection?
* Have you ever had an Ofsted enforcement action, compliance notice or warning issued against you or a setting you managed?
* Do you understand your responsibilities under Regulation 12 (The Protection of Children Standard) and Regulation 13 (The Leadership and Management standard)?

Experience:
* supervisory/management: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person