Position title
Registered Manager – Children’s Care Home
Description
We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and driven Registered Manager to lead our new children's residential care home. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and support for vulnerable children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural needs.
As the Registered Manager, you will be Ofsted-registered and play a vital role in setting the home’s culture, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop a team to deliver outstanding care and support.
- Ensure the home meets all Ofsted regulations and achieves a minimum “Good” rating.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and stable environment for children.
- Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding processes.
- Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and operational procedures.
- Liaise with local authorities, schools, and health professionals.
Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a management role within a children’s residential setting.
- Sound understanding of relevant legislation: Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, Safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Job Benefits
- Lead a brand-new children’s care home and shape its culture from day one
- Work with a supportive leadership team that values your expertise
- Opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives and influence care standards
- Competitive salary and performance-based progression
- Full autonomy with the backing of an ambitious provider.
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Location
Reading
Working Hours
Full-time, permanent
Base Salary
£50,000-£65,000 Per year
