Childrens Home Registered Manager

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Newbury is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a dedicated team ensuring exceptional care and support for children and young people. You will oversee compliance, care planning, and staff development within a therapeutic environment. This role offers competitive salary, bonus schemes, and professional growth opportunities, making a meaningful impact on young lives while maintaining a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

KPI bonus scheme

Pension plan

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Death-in-service benefit

Healthcare access

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience of management in a residential setting.
• Commitment to meeting governance standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in supporting staff through challenges.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional care tailored to children’s needs.
• Oversee compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Mentor and develop staff through coaching and supervision.

Skills

Leadership skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Advocacy

Knowledge of legislation

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you a Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager within Childrens Residential Care, looking for a new challenge? We are seeking someone who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people, with proven experience of management at a senior level in a residential setting.

As the Registered Manager of a Childrens Home specialising in learning disabilities, you will be responsible for ensuring a warm, nurturing, and therapeutic environment is delivered in line with our core values.

You will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, providing strong leadership to a dedicated and professional team. Your role will also include overseeing safeguarding, care planning, compliance, and driving continuous improvement. In addition, you will contribute to the strategic development of the home to ensure outstanding outcomes for children.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled leader to develop, grow, and inspire both your team and the children we care for.

About You

Wed love you to bring the following :

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and empower a team.
• Experience building effective relationships with external agencies.
• Resilience and perseverance to support staff and young people through challenges.
• A commitment to advocacy, representing and supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.
• Excellent knowledge of governing legislation and regulatory frameworks for childrens homes (Ofsted).
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (or equivalent).
• Commitment to obtaining (if not already held) a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services.

Your Responsibilities

As Registered Manager, you will :

• Lead with vision, compassion and integrity, ensuring children receive exceptional care tailored to their needs.
• Be the voice and advocate for both your team and the young people.
• Build a home culture that is safe, inclusive, resilient and inspiring.
• Mentor and develop staff, including coaching, supervision and training (facilitating QCF Level 3).
• Oversee operational management, including staffing, budgets, and service development.
• Ensure compliance with Childrens Homes Regulations and deliver evidence of high-quality care.
• Champion independence and life skills for young people, placing safety and wellbeing at the centre of every decision.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary and top rates of pay, youll have access to a KPI bonus scheme, a pension plan, and additional benefits such as a salary sacrifice car scheme.

We also provide a death-in-service benefit worth three times your annual salary.

Your wellbeing matters, which is why youll have access to healthcare as well as employee assistance programmes that support mental health and overall wellbeing.

We are equally committed to your professional growth, offering ongoing training opportunities and support in achieving Level 5 and above qualifications, so you can continue to build a rewarding career with clear progression pathways.

Most importantly, this role gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people, while maintaining a healthy work / life balance in a supportive and inspiring environment.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and have the drive to lead a successful home, wed love to hear from you.

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