Children's Home Registered Manager – Lead & Safeguard

Priority Recruitment; Downton; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Career development opportunities

Full-time role

Job summary

Priority Recruitment is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 4-bedroom children's residential home in Salisbury, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage a dedicated team, drive Ofsted readiness, develop individual care plans and promote a safe, therapeutic environment for 8–17-year-olds with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within children's residential care.
• Experience in a management or senior leadership position.
• Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young People's Workforce or equivalent.
• QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Calm, resilient and committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the residential home.
• Leading, motivating and supporting the residential care team.
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed.
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and preparing for Ofsted inspections.
• Overseeing individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding arrangements.
• Supporting staff recruitment, induction, supervision and performance development.
• Promoting a positive culture focused on stability and therapeutic care.
• Liaising with social workers, local authorities, families and external professionals.
• Managing resources and supporting effective budget control.
• Ensuring the home remains safe, welcoming and well‑maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Safeguarding

Budget control

Communication

Decision making

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce

QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification

Job description

Priority Recruitment is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 4-bedroom children's residential home in Salisbury, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage a dedicated team, drive Ofsted readiness, develop individual care plans and promote a safe, therapeutic environment for 8–17-year-olds with emotional and behavioural difficulties.