Ofsted Registered Manager

360 Crs; Lanchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days

Performance bonuses

Career progression

On-call pay

Fully funded qualifications

Wellbeing support

Well-resourced homes

Mileage & meals

Referral bonuses

Blue Light Card

Company socials

Donation match

Job summary

360 Crs is seeking a Multisite Registered Manager to establish and lead a new three-home provision in Lanchester, County Durham, under one Ofsted registration. You will drive staffing, safeguarding, budgeting, training, and quality assurance across the site.

Lead day-to-day operations, report to the Responsible Individual and Director, and foster a strong, supportive team culture. Champion trauma-informed, PACE-based care to enable children aged 7–17 to feel safe and thrive.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements and Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the service from the ground up, registering with Ofsted and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Lead day-to-day operations, staffing, recruitment, training, safeguarding, budgeting, health & safety, and quality assurance.
• Report to Responsible Individual and Director, providing management oversight and strategic development.
• Create a positive team culture with coaching, supervision, and development to deliver outstanding care.
• Champion trauma-informed, PACE-based practice, overseeing admissions, care planning, education, wellbeing, and independence.
• Maintain records using ClearCare, build multi-agency relationships, drive continuous improvement, and participate in on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Recruitment

Training

Budgeting

Health & Safety

Quality Assurance

Team Coaching

Education

Level 5 qualification in Children’s Residential Care

Tools

ClearCare

Job description

About Us

We are a growing, forward-thinking children’s residential care organisation with homes across the Southwest, London, and a unique multi-home provision in Lanchester, County Durham.

Set within beautiful, tranquil countryside, our Lanchester provision comprises three modern, individual barn conversions, each providing a single-occupancy home, situated alongside one another. We are seeking an exceptional Multisite Registered Manager to build and develop this service from scratch, with a single Ofsted registration spanning all three homes, taking the provision from the ground up and shaping it into an exceptional place for children to live, feel safe, and thrive.

You’ll work with children aged 7–17 who have experienced loss, instability, or trauma, supporting them to rebuild trust, confidence, and hope through trauma-informed, PACE-based practice. This is a unique opportunity to establish a new service in a peaceful, nurturing environment, lead with purpose, and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.

Why Join Us

• Annual leave: 31 days including bank holidays, plus a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday.


• Bonuses: Performance-related bonuses are available for strong Ofsted outcomes, with additional incentives linked to occupancy levels.


• Career progression: Senior RM, Area Manager, or Responsible Individual roles available.


• Enhanced pay: On-call payment.


• Professional development: Fully funded qualifications.


• Wellbeing support: Wellness allowance and Employee Assistance Programme.


• Well-resourced homes: Budgets for training, activities, property maintenance, and holidays.


• Travel & meals: Mileage, company vehicle when required, and meals on shift.


• Perks: Referral bonuses, Blue Light Card discounts, company socials, and donation match scheme.

What You’ll Do

• Build and lead the service from the ground up, successfully registering with Ofsted and ensuring full regulatory compliance.


• Lead day-to-day operations, including staffing, recruitment, training, safeguarding, budgeting, health & safety, and quality assurance.


• Report to and work closely with our experienced Responsible Individual and Director, providing strong management oversight and supporting the strategic development of the service.


• Create a positive team culture and provide strong leadership, coaching, supervision, and development to deliver outstanding care.


• Champion child-centred, trauma-informed, PACE-based practice, overseeing admissions, care planning, transitions, education, wellbeing, and independence.


• Maintain accurate records and care plans using ClearCare, build strong multi-agency relationships, drive continuous improvement, and participate in the on-call rota.

About You

• 5+ years working with children in residential care, including 2+ years in a management role.


• Experience in LD (Learning Disabilities) or EDB (Emotional, Developmental, or Behavioural) settings.


• Proven track record of achieving at least a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating as a Registered Manager or senior leadership team member.

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent, fully recognised).


• Full UK Driving Licence.


• Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and other relevant guidance and legislations.

Safeguarding

Commitment to safeguarding and knowledge of multiagency working when managing a complex caseload of young people; all applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks, reference verification, and pre-employment screening.

Please Note

This job advert is not exhaustive and outlines the key tasks and responsibilities of the post. These may be subject to change in consultation with the post holder and management team. In undertaking the role, you will be expected to comply with all policies and procedures issued by the organisation