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YOURRECRUIT LIMITED · 07364602; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

YourRecruit Ltd in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a solo children’s residential home. You will drive high-quality care, safeguard young people and build a capable team to deliver positive outcomes.

This role requires strong Ofsted knowledge, leadership skills, and a proven track record in residential care. A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent is expected, with a competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000.

Qualifications

• Significant management experience within children’s residential care.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or working towards completion.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and relevant legislation.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people.
• Experience opening or developing children’s residential homes would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing a committed residential care team.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Overseeing safeguarding, care planning, risk assessments and placement decisions.
• Recruiting, supervising and supporting residential childcare staff.
• Preparing for Ofsted registration and inspections.
• Managing budgets, staffing and daily operational requirements.
• Working closely with the Responsible Individual and providers to maintain excellent standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager – Solo Children's Residential Home – Basingstoke

Registered Manager – Solo Children's Residential Home – Basingstoke

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children's Residential Care

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Registered Manager Vacancy – Basingstoke

An established provider. A successful first home. An exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager.

YourRecruit is recruiting for a Registered Manager in Basingstoke to lead a new solo children's residential home, offering a competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000.

This is the provider's second children's home. Their first home is already established, stable and successfully caring for two young people.

These are experienced providers who understand the realities of running children’s residential homes. They recognise the importance of strong leadership, appropriate resources, a supportive working environment and giving their Registered Manager the backing needed to succeed.

They are now seeking a committed Children's Residential Registered Manager to develop their second home, build a strong team and establish the same high standards of care.

This is an opportunity for a Registered Manager who wants to make a genuine difference, working alongside providers who understand what it takes to run a successful home.

Registered Manager – Key Responsibilities

As the Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership, operational management and quality of care within the solo children’s home.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a committed residential care team.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Overseeing safeguarding, care planning, risk assessments and placement decisions.
• Recruiting, supervising and supporting residential childcare staff.
• Preparing for Ofsted registration and inspections.
• Managing budgets, staffing and daily operational requirements.
• Working closely with the Responsible Individual and providers to maintain excellent standards.

Registered Manager – Experience Required

We welcome applications from established Registered Managers and experienced Deputy Managers ready to progress into their first Registered Manager position.

The successful Registered Manager candidate will ideally have:

• Significant management experience within children’s residential care.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or working towards completion.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and relevant legislation.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people.
• Experience opening or developing children’s residential homes would be advantageous.

Why Apply for This Registered Manager Job?

This Registered Manager vacancy in Basingstoke offers the opportunity to join an experienced provider with an already established, stable home.

The providers understand the importance of supporting their Registered Manager and are committed to creating another successful children’s residential service.

If you are a Registered Manager considering your next career move, or an ambitious Deputy Manager seeking progression, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Right to Work: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Equality & Inclusion: YourRecruit Ltd is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.