Children's Home Registered Manager

Affinity Care Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive senior leadership team

Job summary

A children's residential care provider is seeking a Registered Manager to lead their solo-placement home near Swindon. This role involves ensuring exceptional care for young people while overseeing staff development and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have managerial experience and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for progressive growth into a dual-home management role.

Qualifications

• Experienced Registered Manager or strong Deputy Manager ready to step up.
• Strong experience in children's residential settings.
• Good understanding of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations.
• Oversee daily operations and care delivery.
• Support and develop staff, including recruitment and training.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Child-centered care

Team development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Children's Residential Care

Job description

Children's Home Registered Manager

Location: Devizes (SN10) – near Swindon
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week + On-call (emergencies only)

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an established and reputable children's residential care provider, seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead their solo-placement home located in the Devizes (SN10) area.

This is an incredible opportunity to take ownership of a well-supported, well-resourced children's home, while also positioning yourself for growth, as the role will transition into a dual-home Registered Manager position over the coming months.

You will work closely with the Responsible Individual and Director, who are deeply invested in supporting the home's success and your ongoing development.

About the Home

• Solo-placement residential children's home
• Dedicated team of 10+ support workers
• Strong therapeutic ethos and trauma-informed approach
• Excellent organisational backing with long-standing stability in the sector

Your Role

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership, development, and regulatory compliance of the home—ensuring that every young person receives exceptional, child-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, nurturing leadership for the staff team and promote high standards of practice.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, including achieving positive inspection outcomes.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the service, safeguarding, staffing, and care delivery.
• Support and develop a team of support workers, including recruitment, supervision, and training.
• Create and maintain robust care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies.
• Manage budgets, resources, and home operations effectively.
• Participate in the on‑call rota and be available in emergencies.
• Work collaboratively with the Responsible Individual, Director, social workers, and external professionals.
• Prepare for transitioning into a dual‑home management role as the organisation expands.

About You

Were looking for someone driven, compassionate, and confident in leading a children's home. You will ideally be:

• An experienced Registered Manager OR
• A strong Deputy Manager ready to step up into your first Registered Manager post.

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Children's Residential Care (or working towards/near completion).
• Strong experience within children's residential settings (EBD, trauma-informed, or similar).
• Good understanding of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and develop staff.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Confident, resilient, and committed to achieving excellent outcomes for young people.

What's On Offer

• Highly competitive salary: £65,000 – £75,000 DOE
• Opportunity to progress into a dual Registered Manager post
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Stability and backing from an established provider
• Autonomy to shape the culture, practice, and future of the home
• Career progression and ongoing professional development