Interim Registered Manager Children's Residential Home

Panoramic Associates; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an Interim Registered Manager to oversee a children's residential home in Bedford for a transitional period. The role demands leadership and compliance with regulations, ensuring a therapeutic environment for children with complex needs. Candidates must have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare and prior experience as a Registered Manager. The position includes a competitive daily rate and requires onsite presence five days a week starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager in a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with children with complex needs (EBD, trauma, or SEMH).

Responsibilities

• Lead a children's residential home during a transitional period.
• Ensure the home operates in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Organisational skill

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Description

Interim Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Herefordshire
Contract: Interim 6 month contract
Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) - OUTSIDE IR35
Start Date: January 2026 (must be on the DBS update service)

Panoramic Associates are seeking an Interim Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home during a transitional period. This is a key leadership role, ensuring the home operates in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements, while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager in a children's residential setting
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory compliance
• On the DBS update service
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skill
• Experience supporting homes through Ofsted inspection or improvement plans
• Experience working with children with complex needs (EBD, trauma, or SEMH)

Please note that this is an urgent requirement and interviews will be held immediately with a view to start in January 2026. You will be required to be onsite 5 days per week and have your own accommodation.