Registered Manager

Government of The United Kingdom; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking a Registered Manager to lead our Children's Homes, shaping a nurturing, safe and empowering environment for children and young people. This is more than a management role; it is about safeguarding, rights, and driving service improvement with trauma‑informed approaches.

You will lead a dedicated team, promote trauma‑informed care and inclusive practice, and ensure regulatory compliance while placing the child’s voice at the heart of every decision.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and emotional resilience.
• Proven track record in residential childcare or similar settings.
• Passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to inspire teams, drive quality improvement, and lead with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Children's Homes to provide a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment.
• Champion trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches to support healing and growth.
• Place the child’s voice at the centre of every decision and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide strong leadership to a dedicated team and drive service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional resilience

Residential childcare

Safeguarding

Inspiring teams

Job description

Lead with Purpose - Become a Registered Manager in Our Children's Homes We're expanding our homes for children cared for, making this a truly exciting time to join South Tyneside Council. Are you a compassionate, driven leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and young people? We are seeking a Registered Manager to lead our Children's Homes, where your expertise will shape a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment for those who need it most. This is more than a management role - it's a chance to make a lasting impact. You'll be at the heart of a service that places the child's voice at the centre of every decision, ensuring care is not only compliant with regulations but truly transformative. You'll lead a dedicated team, foster a culture of excellence, and champion trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches that support healing and growth.

• Brings strong leadership and emotional resilience.
• Have a proven track record in residential childcare or similar settings.
• Are passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Can inspire teams, drive quality improvement, and lead with integrity.

In return, you'll join a forward-thinking council committed to professional development, innovation, and inclusive practice. You'll receive robust support, reflective supervision, and the opportunity to shape services that genuinely change lives. If you're ready to lead with heart, challenge the status quo, and create a home where children feel safe, heard, and hopeful - we want to hear from you.