Registered Manager

Salutem LD Bidco Ltd/ Salutem LD Bidco II Ltd/ Sal; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream pay access

Health & wellbeing resources

Free Online GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym discounts

Job summary

Salutem Care & Education is seeking an experienced Registered Manager in Cardiff to lead a residential home for children with learning disabilities and autism. You will ensure safeguarding, regulatory compliance and high-quality, personalised care, while developing a supportive, trauma-informed culture for your team.

You will drive service improvement, manage budgets and staffing, and build strong relationships with families and multi-agency professionals to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare and leading a regulated service.
• Strong leadership and safeguarding capabilities.
• Excellent communication with families, professionals and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the home.
• Be the safeguarding lead and ensure Ofsted/regulatory compliance.
• Embed trauma-informed, child-centred practice across the service.
• Manage budgets, staffing, resources and rota systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and staff development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

People development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare)

Job description

About The Company

CIW Regulated | Salutem Care & Education | Cardiff | Full-time

If you’re a confident Registered Manager who can bring stability, energy and high standards—and you’re passionate about supporting children with learning disabilities and autism to live meaningful, happy lives—this is your next move.

What Makes Us Stand Out?

We are far more than a care home.

We are a close‑knit, highly skilled team driven by purpose, connection, and a passion for delivering exceptional outcomes. The young people we support inspire us every day with their resilience, individuality, and potential.

Many of our team members have been with us for over a decade, progressing, developing, and building meaningful, long‑term careers. This stability and shared commitment create the foundation for high‑quality, consistent, child‑centred practice.

About The Home

• A supportive, stable, and family‑orientated environment built on trust and meaningful relationships
• A committed, trauma‑informed team dedicated to child‑centred practice
• Strong multi‑agency partnerships and a reflective culture that prioritises emotional wellbeing
• A history of excellent outcomes and consistent high‑quality care
• Clear development pathways and a leadership team who invest in people

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the home. You will be the safeguarding lead, ensuring the service remains emotionally safe, nurturing, and fully compliant with Ofsted and regulatory requirements. Your leadership will inspire, motivate, and develop your team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring every young person receives exceptional, personalised care that enables them to grow, develop, and flourish.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strong, confident, and compassionate leadership
• Overseeing day‑to‑day operations and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Embedding trauma‑informed, child‑centred practice
• Managing budgets, staffing, resources, and rota systems
• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Prioritising safeguarding and ensuring adherence to all processes
• Supervising, supporting, and developing staff at all levels
• Contributing to long‑term planning and strategic development

Who We’re Looking For

• Passionate about achieving excellent outcomes for children
• Experienced in residential childcare and confident in leading a regulated service
• Skilled in trauma‑informed practice and emotionally attuned leadership
• Able to drive quality, compliance, and service improvement
• A strong communicator who builds trust and partnership
• Committed to reflective practice and staff development
• Professional, resilient, and child‑focused
• Holding (or working towards) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare)

Our Core Values:

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced?

• We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom.
• We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace UK & Ireland

We are a Disability Confident Committed company.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well‑being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.