Registered Manager

The Virtual Recruiter; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a new children's residential home in Gloucester. The role involves leading daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations. Candidates should have leadership experience in residential care, understanding of safeguarding practices, and possess a Level 5 Leadership qualification. Benefits include a supportive culture, gym access, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Inclusive, supportive working culture

Bank holidays off

Casual dress

Free gym access and annual health check

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a children’s residential or support setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Children's Act, and childcare theory.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and operational running of a new children's residential home.
• Manage and develop staff, including supervisions and training.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and children’s home regulations.

Skills

Leadership experience in children’s residential care

Understanding of safeguarding and childcare theory

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 5 Leadership and Management

Job description

Registered Manager Children s Residential Home

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £45,000 £50,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday Friday) + Optional overtime

About the Organisation

Our client provides life-changing support to children and young people through Residential Care, Supported Living and UASC services. Their mission is to empower young people to overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve positive long-term outcomes. They are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead the service.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will shape and develop a nurturing, safe and aspirational environment where young people can thrive. You ll oversee daily operations, compliance, staff leadership, and the Ofsted registration process while driving high standards of care and safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the setup and operational running of a new children s residential home.
• Manage and develop staff, including supervisions, training and rota management.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and children s home regulations, completing audits and Reg 44 actions.
• Create and maintain personalised care plans that champion each child s needs and aspirations.
• Act as a safeguarding lead and advocate for young people.
• Oversee budgets, resources, and health and safety across the home.
• Take part in on-call duties as required.

About You:

• Experience in a leadership role within a children s residential or support setting.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management (or working towards).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Children s Act and childcare theory.
• Resilient, motivated, calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Physically fit and able to meet the demands of the role.

Benefits:

• Inclusive, supportive working culture
• Bank holidays off
• Casual dress
• Free gym access and annual health check
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Performance bonus

Apply now with an up-to-date CV.