Children's Home Registered Manager

Jupiter Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

8 statutory holidays

£3,000 bonus

Full occupancy bonus

On-call payments

Petrol allowance

Pension

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Children’s Home Registered Manager for a residential home in Doncaster. You will oversee safeguarding, day‑to‑day operations and staff practice to deliver high‑quality care for children and young people aged 9–17 with complex needs.

The role requires leadership experience, strong safeguarding knowledge and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in line with regulations. Excellent benefits are offered for a permanent full‑time position.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management qualification (or willingness to pursue)
• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People as a minimum
• 2–3 years of management experience in a children’s setting
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and regulatory understanding

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home
• Hold accountability for safeguarding and welfare, day-to-day ops and staff practice
• Provide strong leadership and ensure child-centred care
• Maintain safeguarding systems, safer staffing, risk assessments and multi-agency working
• Ensure individual vulnerabilities and needs are understood and addressed
• Supervise and mentor staff, organise shifts, deliver training and implement care plans

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Staff management

Communication

Education

Leadership & Management qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

2–3 years management experience

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Children's Home Registered Manager to manage a children's residential home based in the Doncaster area. You will join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

This is a fantastic care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 9-17 who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, providing a safe and supportive environment

As the Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home


• Hold overall accountability for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child, overseeing day-to-day operations, leading staff practice, and driving continuous improvement in line with company standards, ethos and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015


• Provide strong leadership, ensuring care is child-centred and focused on achieving the best outcomes for the child


• Maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safer staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments, and effective multi-agency working


• Ensure the child's individual vulnerabilities, behaviours and support needs are understood and responded to consistently


• Supervise as well as mentor staff, organise work patterns, deliver care-focused training, ensure care plans, safeguarding procedures and support services are implemented effectively

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards


• Ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond to incidents, and ensure the home meets its duty to protect and promote the welfare of the child at all times


• Experience of managing staff teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience


• A genuine passion for children's homes and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people

To be considered for this position you must hold a leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People + 2-3 years of management experience and a strong background in supporting young people

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £54,080 - £64,280 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 39 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays


• £3000 Bonus- Outstanding Ofsted Report


• Full Occupancy Bonus- £600 a month


• On call payments- £25 weekday, £35 weekends


• Petrol Allowance - Paid when using own car - proof of business insurance must be provided


• Pension - In line with the organisational Pension Scheme and government guidance

Reference ID: 7411