Registered Manager

Priority Recruitment; Downton; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Career development opportunities

Full-time role

Job summary

Priority Recruitment is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 4-bedroom children's residential home in Salisbury, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage a dedicated team, drive Ofsted readiness, develop individual care plans and promote a safe, therapeutic environment for 8–17-year-olds with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within children's residential care.
• Experience in a management or senior leadership position.
• Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young People's Workforce or equivalent.
• QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Calm, resilient and committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the residential home.
• Leading, motivating and supporting the residential care team.
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed.
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and preparing for Ofsted inspections.
• Overseeing individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding arrangements.
• Supporting staff recruitment, induction, supervision and performance development.
• Promoting a positive culture focused on stability and therapeutic care.
• Liaising with social workers, local authorities, families and external professionals.
• Managing resources and supporting effective budget control.
• Ensuring the home remains safe, welcoming and well‑maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Safeguarding

Budget control

Communication

Decision making

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce

QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2LT

Salary: Up to £63,545 per annum (depending on experience) + £7,500 Welcome Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time – Permanent

Shift and Schedule: 37.5 hours per week

Setting: 4-bedroom children's residential home

Client Group: Children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)

This is a key leadership role overseeing a children's residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and operational performance while creating a safe, stable and therapeutic environment.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual who can lead a dedicated team, maintain regulatory compliance and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £63,545 per annum, depending on experience
• £7,500 welcome bonus
• Permanent full-time position
• 37.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to lead a 4‑bedroom children's residential home
• Long-term leadership and career development opportunities

Company and Role

• Overall responsibility for the management of a children's residential home
• Supporting children aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Leading and developing a team of residential care professionals
• Ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements
• Creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment
• Promoting positive outcomes, independence and emotional wellbeing

Day-to-day responsibilities include

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the residential home
• Leading, motivating and supporting the residential care team
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and preparing for Ofsted inspections
• Overseeing individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding arrangements
• Supporting staff recruitment, induction, supervision and performance development
• Promoting a positive culture focused on stability and therapeutic care
• Liaising with social workers, local authorities, families and external professionals
• Managing resources and supporting effective budget control
• Ensuring the home remains safe, welcoming and well‑maintained

Successful Candidate

• Previous experience within children's residential care
• Experience in a management or senior leadership position
• Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Children's Homes Regulations
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and quality standards
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Calm, resilient and committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's residential professional looking to take ownership of a home and develop their management career.

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