Children’s Home Registered Manager

Nightingale Hammerson; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in Reading seeks a Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead and develop services for young people preparing for independent adulthood. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, and creating tailored support plans. The ideal candidate will possess experience in similar settings and have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing services for children and young people, ideally in supported settings.
• Strong working knowledge of UK legislation and safeguarding regulations.
• Confidence in managing staff performance.

Responsibilities

• Holding Ofsted registration and maintaining compliance with inspection requirements.
• Leading and managing a team of support workers for high-quality care.
• Overseeing daily operations ensuring tailored support for young people.

Skills

Managing services for children and young people

Understanding of UK legislation

Managing staff performance

Knowledge of Ofsted requirements

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People)

Job description

About the Role

Children’s Home Registered Manager – Location: Reading. Salary: £40,000 – £42,000. Contract: Full-time, Permanent. Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

As the Children’s Home Registered Manager, you will take the lead in delivering safe, supportive and empowering accommodation for young people preparing to transition to independent adulthood. You will be responsible for the effective day-to-day running of semi-independent services, line managing staff teams and ensuring that services meet all regulatory and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Holding Ofsted registration and maintaining full compliance with inspection and regulatory requirements.
• Leading and managing a team of support workers and team leads to deliver consistent, high-quality care.
• Overseeing daily operations and ensuring environments are safe, supportive and tailored to young people\'s individual needs.
• Creating, implementing and reviewing support plans and risk assessments.
• Promoting safeguarding, personal development and the rights of young people.
• Developing strong relationships with local authorities, families, and other external stakeholders.
• Preparing services for Ofsted inspections and responding effectively to feedback.

This is a key leadership role for someone who is passionate about making a difference and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

About You

You will be a strong and compassionate leader with a deep understanding of the needs of young people in care and supported accommodation.

You will have:

• Experience managing services for children and young people, ideally within supported or semi-independent settings.
• A strong working knowledge of relevant UK legislation, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice.
• Confidence in managing staff performance and ensuring operational quality.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People) or be willing to work towards it.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted
• Desirable: Registered Ofsted Inspector.

Essential: You must also have a full UK driving licence, be eligible to work in the UK, and be able to pass an enhanced DBS check.

About the Organisation

This opportunity is offered through NFP People on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering holistic, person-centred care. Services include Ofsted-registered residential care, semi-independent accommodation and family-focused support for children and young people across Reading.

The organisation’s dedicated team empowers young people to build confidence, independence and a brighter future, offering high quality support in a nurturing and trauma-informed environment.

Other job titles that may apply to this role

Children’s Home Registered Manager, Ofsted Registered Manager, Children’s Residential Service Manager, Young People’s Supported Accommodation Manager, Semi-Independent Services Manager, Youth Services Manager, Children & Young People’s Service Manager.

Salary / Benefits: £40,000 – £42,000 Per Annum