Interim Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

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

Job summary

A leading children's care recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Registered Manager for a children's residential home in Herefordshire. The role is essential for maintaining compliance with regulations while providing a safe and nurturing environment for young people. Candidates must have previous experience as a Registered Manager, a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, and be on the DBS update service. The contract is for 6 months, starting January 2026, and requires onsite work 5 days per week.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting homes through Ofsted inspection or improvement plans.
• 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, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people.

Skills

Previous experience as a Registered Manager in a children's residential setting

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

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)

Note: this is an urgent requirement and interviews will be held before Christmas with a view to start in January 2026. You will be required to be onsite 5 days per week and have your own accommodation.

If you're interested, please apply now! Or alternatively, for more information, please contact Raj on (phone number removed) / r.basra @ (url removed)