Impactful Registered Manager: Lead Children's Homes

Government of The United Kingdom; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking a Registered Manager to lead our Children's Homes, shaping a nurturing, safe and empowering environment for children and young people. This is more than a management role; it is about safeguarding, rights, and driving service improvement with trauma‑informed approaches.

You will lead a dedicated team, promote trauma‑informed care and inclusive practice, and ensure regulatory compliance while placing the child’s voice at the heart of every decision.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and emotional resilience.
• Proven track record in residential childcare or similar settings.
• Passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to inspire teams, drive quality improvement, and lead with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Children's Homes to provide a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment.
• Champion trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches to support healing and growth.
• Place the child’s voice at the centre of every decision and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide strong leadership to a dedicated team and drive service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional resilience

Residential childcare

Safeguarding

Inspiring teams

Job description

South Tyneside Council is seeking a Registered Manager to lead our Children's Homes, shaping a nurturing, safe and empowering environment for children and young people. This is more than a management role; it is about safeguarding, rights, and driving service improvement with trauma‑informed approaches.

You will lead a dedicated team, promote trauma‑informed care and inclusive practice, and ensure regulatory compliance while placing the child’s voice at the heart of every decision.