Registered Manager

Action for Children; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave buying/selling

Training & Level 5 qualification

Family leave packages

5% employer contribution

Blue Light Card

Wellbeing Day

Cycle to work

Season Ticket Loan

Job summary

Action for Children in the United Kingdom seeks a Registered Manager to lead a newly commissioned children's home, build a dedicated team, and establish a nurturing culture from day one.

You will work with local authorities and CAMHS to support young people in education, relationships and safe decision-making, with ongoing clinical supervision and a commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care and leadership.
• Ability to build and sustain a resilient team with psychological safety.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements for children's homes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and effective day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality care and support.
• Lead and develop a skilled and consistent team around the care of our young person.
• Develop and embed effective care planning, safeguarding and risk management practices.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and organisational standards.
• Establish a positive culture within the home, focused on stability and achieving the best outcomes.

Skills

Children's residential care experience

Leadership

Team development

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 5 qualification (e.g. Diploma in Leadership and management of Residential Childcare)

Job description

Job title: Registered Manager Salary: c.£60,000 per annum, plus £700 on call allowance

Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time – 37 hours per week

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and theoptionto buy or sell leave.
• Excellent training and the opportunitycomplete qualificationsincluding the Level 5 Children, Young People and Families manager qualification.
• Flexible maternity,paternityand adoption packages.
• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover.
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers.
• As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing,you'llreceive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme

At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us andyou’llbe part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods.See howyour skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

A bit about the role

As Registered Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a children's home shaping it from the very start. You'll build your own team, establish the culture and practice from day one, and create a safe, consistent home where our young person can feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Working closely with Nottinghamshire County Council and CAMHS, you'll play a key role in helping a young person build resilience, develop positive relationships, engage in education and make safe choices.

As part of our collaborative partnership with CAMHS, you will receive regular clinical supervision and dedicated ongoing support. This an ideal opportunity for someone with a background or interest in children's mental health to further develop their experience while delivering the highest quality care and creating positive outcome for children and young people.

'Thisis not a children's home, but a home that belongs to itschildren'

What you do could make a difference

As Registered Manager, you'llbuildthe team and put everything in place to lay a sound foundation and secure Ofsted registration, withthe support and guidance from the leadership team.

• Lead the safe and effective day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality care and support.
• Lead and develop a skilled and consistent team around the care of our young person.
• Develop and embed effective care planning, safeguarding and risk management practices.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and organisational standards.
• Establish a positive culture within the home, focused on stability, relationships and achieving the best possible outcomes for the young person.

Let’stalk about you

• We’re looking for an existing Children’s Services Registered Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Manager/Team Leader who is ready to take their next step.
• You’ll bring experience in children's residential care, alongside a Level 5 qualification (e.g. Diploma in Leadership and management of Residential Childcare)or be willing to work towards.
• You’ll understand the cultural,socialand ideological forces that shape a child’s development.
• You’ll have proven ability in providing a contained and fulfilling environment for staff, promoting psychological safety to build and sustain a resilient team.

Why Action for Children?

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many childrendon’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience,you’llhelp us change thatwhere itreally matters.

We'vebeen driven by love totake actionfor children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need,hasn’t. Soas long aschildren need us,we’llbe here.

About the Service

You will be leading in a newly commissioned home for up to 2 young people who need a dedicated space to benefit from our therapeutic model, enabling them to develop confidence and resilience, build healthy relationships, stay engaged in learning, and make positive choices.

Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.