Children's Home - Registered Manager

Person Power Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Havant seeks a passionate Registered Manager to lead their Children's Home. This role is crucial in providing outstanding care, ensuring a nurturing environment for children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare and proven leadership experience in a similar setting. Here, you'll oversee compliance, manage staff, and ensure the best outcomes for every child in a supportive atmosphere, with a competitive salary of £65,000 - £67,000 and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£10,000 sign up bonus

Performance-based bonuses

Ongoing professional development

Access to employee wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a Children's Residential setting.
• Excellent working knowledge of Children's Home Regulations and Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to the staff team.
• Ensure compliance, safeguarding, and all regulatory requirements.
• Deliver a child-centred approach supporting each young person's care plan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and child-centred Registered Manager to lead our Children's Home. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding care, ensuring the home provides a safe, nurturing, and stable environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and educationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to the staff team, ensuring a positive and supportive culture.
• Take full responsibility for compliance, safeguarding and all regulatory requirements.
• Deliver a child-centred approach that supports each young person's individual care plan.
• Manage budgets effectively and ensure the home operates efficiently.
• Develop and supervise staff in line with organisational policies.
• Ensure all policies, procedures and risk assessments are followed and regularly reviewed.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local authorities, professionals, and external partners.

Requirenments

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a Children's Residential setting.
• Strong working knowledge of Children's Home Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision‑making skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, £65,000 - £67,000 per annum.
• £10,000 sign up bonus fee.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Ongoing professional development and funded training.
• Supportive senior leadership and a positive working environment.
• Clear progression pathways within the organisation.
• Access to employee wellbeing programmes and benefits.
• Local RI with strong experience