Lead Registered Manager – Children's Home

Portman Recruitment Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% KPI bonus

Partnership Share Scheme

32 days annual leave

Birthday off

Job summary

Portman Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a 6-bed children's residential home in Billingham. You will uphold the Outstanding Ofsted rating and lead a skilled team to deliver safe, nurturing care.

The role offers a competitive salary of £43,000–£55,000 per year, plus a 10% KPI bonus, and a Partnership Share Scheme. Full-time, permanent position with a supportive leadership structure to help you drive excellent outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an Ofsted-registered children’s residential home.
• Proven track record of maintaining or achieving Good/Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of children’s residential legislation, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading, supervising and developing residential care teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Child-centred, compassionate and proactive leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and operational management of the children’s home.
• Maintain safeguarding, welfare and child-centred care to the highest standards.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop an established residential care team.
• Support Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and staff with supervision and development.
• Oversee staff performance, training and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision making

Child-centred care

Proactive approach

Team leadership

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Portman Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a 6-bed children's residential home in Billingham. You will uphold the Outstanding Ofsted rating and lead a skilled team to deliver safe, nurturing care.

The role offers a competitive salary of £43,000–£55,000 per year, plus a 10% KPI bonus, and a Partnership Share Scheme. Full-time, permanent position with a supportive leadership structure to help you drive excellent outcomes.