Registered Manager

Linq Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Linq Recruitment Specialists is seeking an Interim Registered Manager on behalf of a childrens residential care provider in the United Kingdom. You will lead a residential home for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs, ensuring high standards of safeguarding and care during a period of transition.

You will be responsible for maintaining Ofsted compliance, developing staff, and driving positive outcomes for service users, with an emphasis on stability and hands-on

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager in Ofsted-regulated childrens home.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and compliance with legislation.
• Proven ability to lead residential care teams.
• Hands-on, proactive management style and ability to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the home.
• Ensure safeguarding and child-centred care standards are met.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation.
• Support, motivate and develop the staff team.
• Drive positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Oversee staffing, performance and operational standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with external professionals and stakeholders.

Skills

Registered Manager

Team Leadership

Safeguarding

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a children's residential care provider for an experienced Interim Registered Manager to lead an established residential home supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, hands-on leader who can provide stability, maintain compliance, and support a dedicated staff team during a period of transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the home
• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and child-centred care
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation
• Support, motivate and develop the staff team
• Drive positive outcomes for children and young people
• Oversee staffing, performance and operational standards
• Build and maintain positive relationships with external professionals and stakeholders

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within an Ofsted-regulated children's home
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, children's residential legislation and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to lead and develop residential care teams
• A resilient, proactive and hands-on management style
• Ability to start at short notice
• Experience supporting younger children would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an established service
• Ongoing interim assignment while a permanent appointment is secured
• Supportive senior leadership team

If you have the experience and availability to step into a key leadership role and support a service through an important period, we'd love to hear from you.