Registered Manager

North East Combined Authority; South Tyneside; Remote; GBP 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reflective supervision

Benefits package

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is expanding its Children's Homes and seeks a Registered Manager to lead the team and provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people.

You will drive high standards of care, place the child’s voice at the centre of every decision, and champion trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches to support healing and growth.

The role offers strong professional development and reflective supervision within a forward-thinking council.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of children’s homes staff to deliver high-quality care.
• Ensure the child’s voice remains central in every decision.
• Champion trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches to support healing and growth.
• Drive compliance, reflect on practice, and pursue continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional resilience

Safeguarding

Job description

Registered Manager

(Children and Young People’s Residential Care, South Tyneside)

£59,468 pa (Inclusive of Market Forces Supplement, Subject to Review 31 August 2028)

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.

We’re looking for individuals who:

• 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.

We offer an excellent benefits package, and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, Monday 5 October 2026.

Interview date: Wednesday 14 October 2026.