Registered Manager

Action for Children; Grove; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days leave

Additional 5 days leave for service

Professional qualifications & training

Flexible parental packages

Pension with life assurance

Staff discount

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Action for Children in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland seeks a Registered Manager to lead a 13-bed supported accommodation for young people with complex needs. You will oversee a dedicated team, maintain a safe and nurturing environment, and ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance.

Two years' recent residential childcare experience and a management background are essential. The role offers permanent hours, a 37-hour work week, and a salary of £37,500 per annum plus benefits and

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a residential childcare role within the last five years.
• Leadership experience in a team setting.
• Commitment to inclusive service delivery for diverse children and young people.
• Experience with safeguarding practices and policies.
• Able to lead by example and apply best safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing team to deliver trauma-informed care.
• Create a safe, stable, nurturing environment for young people.
• Drive high-quality care planning and practice.
• Build trusting relationships to help young people reach their potential.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with families and partner agencies to achieve best outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safeguarding

Children services

Education

Management qualification Level 5

Job description

Job Description

Registered Manager.

Salary: £37,500 per annum.

Location: Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.

Contract/Hours: Permanent, (working 37 hours a week).

Benefits:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays.
• Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.
• Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
• A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.
• Staff discount with your favourite brands.
• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Manager/Team Leader ready to take the next step in their career, to join our established Rossorry Grove Supported Accommodation in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland which offers supported accommodation for 13 young people.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated and experienced team, providing stability, strong leadership and high-quality care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the supported accommodation, ensuring it continues to provide a safe, nurturing, and environment where children can thrive.

As Registered Manager, you’ll inspire and support your team to achieve the very best outcomes for every child. You’ll ensure the supported accommodation continues to meet all regulatory requirements, promotes a positive culture, and embeds best practice across every aspect of care. You will play a vital role in preparing them for their future endeavours.

How you’ll help to create brighter futures

• Leading and inspiring a high performing team to deliver exceptional trauma informed care.
• Creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where younger people can thrive.
• Driving positive outcomes through high quality care planning and practice.
• Building positive, trusting relationships that help young people achieve their full potential.
• Promoting a culture of safeguarding, well-being, and continuous improvement
• Ensuring the supported accommodation consistently meets and exceeds regulatory and quality standards.
• Coaching, developing, and empowering your team to provide outstanding care.
• Working collaboratively with families, professionals, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for young people.

Let’s talk about you

Whilst a management qualification Level 5 would be great, we are open to those with experience in a management role within a residential/social care setting and we have a development programme to support your professional development.

• Have at least two years' experience in the last five years working in a role relevant to residential childcare.
• Experience in an early leadership role, demonstrating your ability to guide and support a team.
• You have a strong commitment to creating an inclusive service that meets the diverse needs of children and young people.
• Demonstrable experience of working with young people with complex needs, who exhibit challenging and behavioural difficulties.
• Experience of leading by example with the application of safeguarding practices and policies.

Closing Date: Monday 14th September 2026.

Interviews will be undertaken week commencing 28th September 2026.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

To be eligible for this position you must complete an Access Ni Enhanced Disclosure

Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

A copy of the Access Ni Code of Practice can be found here.

Policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders & Access Ni Disclosure Handing Policy are also available on demand.

Diversity, equality and inclusion

At Action for Children, we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

JOB DESCRIPTION

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet