Registered Manager

Priority Recruitment Services; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £7,500

Career development opportunities

Permanent full-time position

Job summary

Priority Recruitment Services is seeking a Registered Manager for a 4-bedroom children's residential home in Salisbury. The post leads a dedicated team to provide therapeutic care for children aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ensuring safeguarding, regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight and collaboration with social workers and authorities to maintain a safe, nurturing and compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a children’s residential service.
• Knowledge of safeguarding regulations and Ofsted requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations of the children’s residential home.
• Leading, motivating and developing the care team.
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed.
• Maintaining regulatory compliance and preparing for Ofsted inspections.
• Overseeing care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding arrangements.
• Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision and performance development.
• Promoting a positive, stable and therapeutic environment for young people.
• Liaising with social workers, local authorities and families.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safeguarding

Ofsted knowledge

Budgeting

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People’s Workforce

QCF Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2LT

Salary: Up to £63,545 per annum (depending on experience) + £7,500 Welcome Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time – Permanent

Shift and Schedule: 37.5 hours per week

Setting: 4-bedroom children's residential home

Client Group: Children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)

Priority Recruitment are excited to present this fantastic Registered Manager opportunity in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

This is a key leadership role overseeing a children's residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and operational performance while creating a safe, stable and therapeutic environment.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual who can lead a dedicated team, maintain regulatory compliance and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £63,545 per annum, depending on experience
• £7,500 welcome bonus
• Permanent full-time position
• 37.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to lead a 4-bedroom children's residential home
• Long-term leadership and career development opportunities

Company and Role:

• Overall responsibility for the management of a children's residential home
• Supporting children aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Leading and developing a team of residential care professionals
• Ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements
• Creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment
• Promoting positive outcomes, independence and emotional wellbeing

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the residential home
• Leading, motivating and supporting the residential care team
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and preparing for Ofsted inspections
• Overseeing individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding arrangements
• Supporting staff recruitment, induction, supervision and performance development
• Promoting a positive culture focused on stability and therapeutic care
• Liaising with social workers, local authorities, families and external professionals
• Managing resources and supporting effective budget control
• Ensuring the home remains safe, welcoming and well-maintained

Successful Candidate:

• Previous experience within children's residential care
• Experience in a management or senior leadership position
• Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Children's Homes Regulations
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and quality standards
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Calm, resilient and committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's residential professional looking to take ownership of a home and develop their management career.

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