Registered Children's Home Manager

SENDirect; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager to oversee operations in a residential setting. You will manage daily functions, lead a team, and ensure compliance with Ofsted standards. The ideal candidate should have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and bonus incentives.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing or deputising in a children's home.
• Compassionate leadership style is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations and compliance of the home.
• Ensure high standards in care, safeguarding, and emotional support.
• Lead and develop a team of care staff through training and supervision.

Skills

Team development skills

Knowledge of Ofsted frameworks

Trauma-informed practice

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced care leader ready to step into a high-impact role? We're recruiting a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a specialist residential provision in Suffolk, supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural, and complex needs.

This full-time, permanent role offers an excellent annual salary with additional bonus incentives and a car allowance. You'll oversee the running of the home, ensuring it provides safe, stable, and nurturing care that meets Ofsted regulations and supports each young person to thrive.

You'll lead on staffing, training, and strategic development - as well as working directly with families, local authorities, and multi-agency teams to ensure consistent and high-quality care delivery. Your ability to build and sustain a positive team culture is essential, as is your passion for trauma-informed, child-centred support.

This is a rewarding role in a well-supported setting where you'll have the autonomy to shape your team, raise standards, and be part of a growing and values-led service.

You'll be well-compensated, supported in your leadership journey, and make a direct and lasting impact on young lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations and compliance of the home
• Ensure high standards in care, safeguarding, and emotional support
• Lead and develop a team of care staff through training and supervision
• Maintain and exceed Ofsted standards and children\'s home regulations
• Collaborate with external agencies and families
• Create a culture of stability, trust, and consistency for young residents
• Oversee reporting, referrals, placement planning, and audits

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years\' experience managing or deputising in a children\'s home
• Excellent knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and national care standards
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience in multi-agency work
• Compassionate leadership style and strong team development skills
• Trauma-informed practice and child-centred ethos
• Full UK driving licence

SENDirect is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will undergo enhanced DBS and reference checks. Sponsorship is not available.

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