Registered Manager

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment agency in Gloucester is seeking a Registered Manager for a new children's residential home. In this role, you will lead the operational setup, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations while fostering a nurturing environment for young residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in children's care leadership, a Level 5 Management qualification or in progress, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including gym access and ongoing training.

Benefits

Inclusive 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 in children's residential care.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management, or pursuing it.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operations of a children's residential home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations.
• Create personalized care plans for each child.

Skills

Leadership in children's residential or support setting

Understanding of safeguarding and Children's Act

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Level 5 Leadership and Management (or working towards)

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.