Registered Manager

Portman Recruitment Limited; Aberford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-Term Incentive

Annual bonus

On-call allowance

Attendance allowance

Private health insurance

Meals on shift

7 weeks leave

Referral bonus

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Portman Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Registered Manager for a 7-bed children's home in the UK. The role involves leading day-to-day operations, ensuring Ofsted compliance and delivering a safe, nurturing environment for young people.

The candidate will oversee referrals, drive staff development and work towards positive outcomes for SEMH needs, with a strong leadership presence and safeguarding focus.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children's home.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the home in compliance with Ofsted standards.
• Oversee referrals/new placements and ensure safeguarding.
• Develop and mentor staff to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Driving licence

Education

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

Job description

Registered Manager – Children's Home

Total Package: £60,364 - £73,808 per annum (7-bed children's home)
PLUS a long-term incentive bonus of 30% of salary accrued each year.

Those huge small victories

Working in our client's Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day-to-day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager, you'll create a safe, secure and nurturing environment where both your team and the young people can thrive. There will be challenges along the way, but there will also be the smallest moments that feel like huge victories.

Our client's homes support young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, with the aim of achieving the very best outcomes. Their holistic approach ensures every aspect of a young person's development is supported, with multidisciplinary teams including Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and other clinical professionals working together to deliver positive outcomes.

Get out what you put in

By managing the day-to-day operations of the home and maintaining compliance with Ofsted standards, you'll help young people regain their childhood and create pathways towards becoming well-rounded adults.

You'll play an active role in assessing new referrals and will have the opportunity to lead a high-quality children's home, ensuring young people receive the care, stability and support they deserve.

What our client offers

Our client recognises the commitment and dedication of its leaders and offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including:

• Base salary (7-bed home): £51,331 - £63,553
• Annual Performance Bonus: 10% of salary (reviewed annually)
• On-call Allowance: £2,500 per year (approximately 10 weekends annually)
• Attendance Allowance: Up to £1,400 per year
• Long-Term Incentive Plan: 30% of salary accrued annually and paid as a future lump sum
• Comprehensive 4-week induction programme
• Up to 7 weeks' annual leave
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and internal promotion
• Flexible benefits package, including options to increase or decrease holiday allowance, pension contributions and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Private Health Insurance
• Medical cashback scheme for dental, optical and other healthcare costs
• High street discounts
• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Modern, well-equipped working environment
• Recommend a Friend Scheme with a £1,000 referral bonus

Bring your whole self to work

Our client celebrates individuality and believes diverse teams create the best outcomes for young people. Their young people come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and they are committed to building a workforce that reflects this diversity.

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a growing organisation where you'll be supported to achieve your full potential.

What we're looking for

• Experience managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children's home
• A committed and enthusiastic leader with a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months

Join a leading provider of specialist education and care

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, they understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference, particularly when it comes to neurodiversity. They celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences and the unique strengths each person brings to their community.

Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. Our client is committed to ensuring its recruitment and workplace practices are inclusive and accessible. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment where required.

By building a diverse and inclusive workforce, our client is better able to support the children, young people and families they serve while ensuring every member of the team can thrive, develop and be their authentic self.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (paid for by the employer) and satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an online search. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.