Child Residential Registered Manager (Spalding / South)

Paragon Social Care; South Witham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £60,000 salary

£5,000 welcome bonus

Bonuses available

Brand-new purpose-built home

Job summary

Paragon Social Care Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new, high-specification children's residential home in Spalding, Lincolnshire. You will take full operational responsibility, build the team from scratch and establish the culture and standards from day one.

You'll embed trauma-informed practice, ensure safeguarding and Ofsted compliance, and drive continuous improvement to deliver outstanding care and positive outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years' experience in a senior leadership role within a children's residential home.
• Experience supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Drive, resilience and a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the residential service to the highest standards of care.
• Recruit, develop, supervise and inspire a skilled team.
• Embed trauma-informed and child-centred practice across the home.
• Utilise Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), PACE and therapeutic approaches where appropriate.
• Oversee care planning, risk management, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure the home meets Ofsted standards and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Cultivate strong relationships with local authorities, education providers, health professionals and families.
• Maintain governance, records and documentation; ensure inspection readiness and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home

Spalding, Lincolnshire | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000 + bonus | £5,000 total welcome bonus

Build Something Exceptional. Change a Young Person's Future.

What if your next leadership role gave you the opportunity to do more than manage a home?

What if you could build its culture from day one, develop an exceptional team, set the standard for outstanding care and make a genuine, lasting difference to a young person's life?

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager to take the lead at a brand-new, high-specification children's residential home in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

This is a rare opportunity to start with a blank canvas and create a home where a young person with complex emotional and behavioural needs feels safe, understood, valued and able to thrive.

If you're an ambitious children's residential leader who wants the autonomy to build something exceptional — while being supported by an organisation that genuinely invests in its people — this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Your Opportunity to Make Your Mark

As Registered Manager, you'll take full operational responsibility for the home and play a pivotal role in establishing its culture, standards and reputation.

You'll lead from the front, building a strong and dedicated team, embedding therapeutic and child-centred practice, and creating an environment where safeguarding, stability and positive outcomes are at the heart of everything you do.

You'll have the opportunity to shape the service from the ground up — not simply inherit an existing way of working.

Your leadership will help determine what this home becomes.

What You'll Be Responsible For

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day leadership and management of the home, including:

• Leading and managing the residential service to the highest standards of care
• Recruiting, developing, supervising and inspiring a skilled and motivated team
• Creating a warm, stable, safe and nurturing environment tailored around the individual needs of the young person
• Embedding trauma-informed and child-centred practice across the home
• Using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), PACE and therapeutic approaches where appropriate
• Overseeing care planning, risk management, safeguarding and regulatory compliance
• Ensuring the home consistently meets — and strives to exceed — Ofsted standards and Children's Homes Regulations
• Building strong, professional relationships with local authorities, education providers, health professionals and families
• Responding confidently and compassionately to complex behaviours and challenging situations
• Driving continuous improvement, quality assurance and consistently positive outcomes
• Supporting the young person with routines, appointments, education and meaningful activities when required
• Maintaining exceptional governance, records and documentation
• Taking a proactive approach to inspection readiness and regulatory standards

The Leader We're Looking For

We're looking for more than someone who can run a children's home.

We want a leader who can inspire people, build trust and create an environment where exceptional care becomes the standard.

You'll bring:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or an equivalent qualification
• At least 2 years' experience in a senior leadership role within a children's residential home
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed care and therapeutic practice
• Detailed knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• A resilient, reflective and solutions-focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

Most importantly, you'll bring genuine compassion, emotional resilience and a commitment to helping children and young people achieve better outcomes.

Why This Role?

Start with a blank canvas

This is a brand-new, purpose-built home, giving you the rare opportunity to establish the culture, expectations and standards from the very beginning.

Lead with real autonomy

Your experience and leadership will genuinely matter. You'll have the opportunity to shape how the home operates, develop your team and influence the service's long-term success.

Be part of something bigger

You'll be supported by an experienced senior leadership team and a progressive organisation that is committed to developing its people and delivering outstanding care.

Keep growing

You'll have access to ongoing professional development and specialist training, alongside genuine opportunities to progress your career as the organisation continues to grow.

See the difference you make

Above all, you'll have the opportunity to positively influence a young person's everyday life — helping them experience stability, build confidence and move towards a more positive future.

What You’ll Receive

• Up to £60,000 salary
• £5,000 total welcome bonus, subject to terms and conditions
• Additional opportunities to earn extra bonuses
• The opportunity to lead a brand-new, purpose-built children's residential home
• Support from a committed senior leadership team
• Ongoing professional development and specialist training
• Genuine career progression within a growing organisation
• The autonomy to shape the culture and success of your service
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to a young person's life

Ready to Build Something That Matters?

If you're an experienced Registered Manager who is ready for a new challenge — and you want the opportunity to build an exceptional children's home rather than simply manage an existing one — we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your leadership, experience and passion.

We'll give you the opportunity to make your mark.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all shortlisted candidates must disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under current filtering legislation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks, which include an Enhanced DBS Check.