Registered Manager - Children

Ainsworth Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Car allowance

On-call arrangements

Career progression

Job summary

Ainsworth Recruitment is supporting a children’s residential care provider with vacancies across London, Lancaster, Doncaster, Bristol and Carlisle. Roles offer salaries of £46,000-£56,000 with bonus potential and car options, plus on-call arrangements and progression opportunities.

Homes range from solo-bed to multi-bed services, all requiring safeguarding compliance and strong leadership to drive positive cultures and high-quality care plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Deputy Manager or Home Manager within children’s residential care.
• Proven ability to lead a staff team, manage performance, and maintain a positive culture.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children with EBD needs (solo or multi-bed homes).

Responsibilities

• Lead a staff team and maintain a positive culture.
• Develop care plans, ensuring compliance and high-quality documentation.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and regulatory records.
• Be comfortable with on-call responsibilities (varies by role).

Skills

Staff leadership

Ofsted regs knowledge

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

On-call readiness

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job IDar170Salary£46,000 - £56,000 (Locations vary) plus Bonus & BensLocation:London, Doncaster, LancashireJob TypeFull Time PermanentDescriptionWe are supporting a children’s residential care provider with several exciting vacancies across London, Lancaster, Doncaster, Bristol and Carlisle. These roles offer strong salaries, clear bonus structures, supportive on-call arrangements and excellent progression opportunities. Homes range from solo-bed to multi-bed services, including new openings and established Ofsted-rated settings.What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salaries ranging from £46,000-£56,000, depending on role
• Bonus potential for Ofsted outcomes and occupancy
• Car allowance or company car options
• Minimal on-call arrangements
• Opportunities to lead new home openings or manage established Good-rated serviceswgar

Home TypesAll homes support children with EBD needs, with a mix of solo placements, mixed-gender homes, and multi-bed services.RequirementsAbout YouEssential

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Deputy Manager or Home Manager within children’s residential care
• Proven ability to lead a staff team, manage performance, and maintain a positive culture
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards
• Experience supporting children with EBD needs (solo or multi-bed homes)
• Skilled in developing care plans, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high-quality documentation
• Comfortable with on-call responsibilities (varies by role)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with external agencies, families, and professionals

Qualifications Required

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare - essential or willingness to work towards
• Up-to-date safeguarding training
• Full UK driving licence (required for most roles)