Registered Manager

Vetro Recruitment; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Children's Home Manager for a new 4-bed residential home in Pontypool. This role involves managing the home, leading a care team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager, and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management is required. This position offers a salary of £37,500 - £45,000 and strong support from senior management, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong senior management support

Long-term career progression

Opportunity to shape a new children's home

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager, Home Manager, or Deputy Manager.
• Children's residential experience desirable, but Adult LD managers encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Register and manage a 4-bed children's LD residential home.
• Lead, recruit, and develop a residential care team.
• Ensure compliance with CIW regulations and safeguarding standards.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and positive outcomes.

Skills

Registered Manager experience

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Compliance management

Service development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Job description

Children's Home Manager - Learning Disabilities (Brand New Home)

Pontypool

£37,500 - £45,000 per annum

Full-time | Permanent

We are recruiting a Children's Home Manager to open and lead a brand new 4-bed children's residential home supporting children with Learning Disabilities (LD) in Pontypool.

This role is ideal for an experienced Children's Residential Manager, Deputy Manager, or an Adult Learning Disabilities Manager looking to transition into children's residential care, with full support from a highly supportive senior management team.

Role Overview

• Register and manage a 4-bed children's LD residential home
• Lead, recruit, and develop a residential care team
• Ensure compliance with CIW regulations and safeguarding standards
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and positive outcomes
• Oversee care planning, staffing, rotas, budgets, and audits
• Work closely with senior management during registration and opening

Candidate Requirements

• Experience as a Registered Manager, Home Manager, or Deputy Manager
• Children's residential experience desirable, but Adult LD managers encouraged to apply
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and quality standards
• Confident managing inspections, compliance, and service development

What's on Offer

• £37,500 - £45,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to open and shape a new children's home from day one
• Strong senior management support
• Long-term career progression
• Values-led organisation focused on quality care

Location

Pontypool

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Children's Home Manager or an Adult LD Manager ready to take the next step, apply today with your CV.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.