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YOURRECRUIT LIMITED · 07364602; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

YourRecruit Ltd in Leicester seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home. You will oversee day-to-day operations, safeguarding, and safety, while guiding a care team to deliver individualised support.

The role requires strong leadership, Ofsted knowledge and a child-centered approach. You will manage education and care plans, ensure safe staffing, drive improvements, and deliver compliant services in line with regulations.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
• Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3.
• Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check and registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the children’s residential home.
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and child protection.
• Manage, supervise and develop the residential care team.
• Act as a positive role model for staff and children.
• Ensure children’s physical, emotional and developmental needs are met.
• Oversee care plans, education plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain safe staffing levels in line with children’s needs.
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations (England) 2015.
• Follow safeguarding legislation and organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and prepare the home for Ofsted inspections.
• Work with social workers, education professionals, families and external agencies.
• Manage budgets, resources and staffing effectively.

Skills

Team Leadership

Safeguarding

Ofsted Regulations

Budget Management

Performance Management

Communication

Resilience

Staff Development

Conflict Resolution

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3

Enhanced DBS check & registration requirements

Job description

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead and manage a children's residential home in Leicester.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring children and young people receive safe, high-quality and individualised care.

You will lead and develop the care team, maintain strong safeguarding standards and ensure the home remains compliant with relevant legislation and Ofsted requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the children's residential home.
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and child protection.
• Manage, supervise and develop the residential care team.
• Act as a positive role model for staff and children.
• Ensure children's physical, emotional and developmental needs are met.
• Oversee care plans, education plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain safe staffing levels in line with children's individual needs.
• Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations (England) 2015.
• Follow safeguarding legislation, local authority procedures and organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and prepare the home for Ofsted inspections.
• Work effectively with social workers, education professionals, families and other external agencies.
• Manage budgets, resources and staffing effectively.

About You

• Previous experience working in children's residential care.
• Experience in a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or senior management role.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding.
• Experience managing and developing care teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and leadership abilities.
• Resilience and the ability to manage challenging situations.
• Experience with performance management, conflict resolution and budgets.
• A child-centred and compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare – or willingness to work towards.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3.
• Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet all registration requirements.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

Offers are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment checks.

Keywords

Registered Manager | Children’s Registered Manager | Registered Children's Home Manager | Children’s Residential Care | Children’s Home | Residential Childcare | Deputy Manager | Ofsted | Safeguarding | Child Protection | Children and Young People | EBD | Emotional Behavioural Difficulties | Complex Needs | Trauma-Informed Care | Care Planning | Risk Assessment | Staff Management | Team Leadership | Performance Management | Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 | Level 5 Residential Childcare | Designated Safeguarding Lead | Social Care | Residential Care Manager

Right to Work: Please only apply if you already have the right to work in the UK for this position. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.

Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding: YourRecruit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments to roles within children's residential services will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, which may include an Enhanced DBS check, verification of employment history, satisfactory references, qualification checks, identity and Right to Work checks, and exploration of any gaps in employment, in line with the requirements of the role and provider.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this particular vacancy. We would, however, be pleased to consider you for other suitable opportunities.

YourRecruit Ltd is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate unlawfully on the grounds of any protected characteristic.

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