Children's Registered Manager

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Sileby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider is looking for a dedicated Children’s Registered Manager in the Sileby area to oversee operations at a small residential home. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and experience in a residential childcare environment, supporting a team to maintain high care standards. Key responsibilities involve managing care plans, compliance with regulations, and building relationships with young people and families.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Paid training and continuous professional development

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support and employee benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory or senior care role.
• Working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the residential home.
• Support, supervise, and develop a team of care staff.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Children’s Registered Manager

Leicestershire – Sileby area
Full‑time, Permanent
Salary: DOE £50,000 - £60,000

About the Role

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Residential Manager to oversee the operations of a small children’s residential home based in Leicestershire.

This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a child-centred approach, and experience managing within a residential childcare environment.You will support a team of Residential Support Workers to ensure the home meets all quality, care, and safeguarding standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the residential home
• Support, supervise, and develop a team of care staff
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding, and behavioural strategies
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Build positive relationships with young people, families, and external agencies
• Participate in the on-call and sleep-in rota as required

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
• At least 2 years of experience in a residential childcare setting
• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory or senior care role
• Working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Passion for improving the lives of young people

Desirable

• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care approaches

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Sleep-in and on-call bonuses
• Paid training and continuous professional development
• Supportive team culture and clear career progression pathways
• Pension scheme, wellbeing support, and employee benefits

Additional Information

• This role requires an Enhanced DBS check
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time
• Gender-specific roles may apply under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

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