Registered Manager Children’s Services

Withinreach Services; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Manager for a children's home in Gloucester. This role involves leading a compassionate team to provide exceptional care for young residents with emotional and behavioral support needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential childcare and a passion for developing staff while ensuring the highest standards of care. With a supportive management structure and a commitment to professional development, this opportunity promises to be rewarding both personally and professionally. Join a team that values stability and growth in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Annual leave of 20 days PLUS bank holidays

Parking permit for city centre

Workplace pension

Blue light card for discounts

Employee of the Month voucher scheme

Referral Bonus of £900

Opportunities for further professional development

Casual wear

Company events

On-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in residential childcare within the last 5 years.
• Experience as a leader, deputy manager, or registered manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in a 2-bedded children’s home with high support needs.
• Ensure the best care experience for young people with SEMH and LD.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Childcare Knowledge

Emotional Support

Education

Experience in Residential Childcare

Job description

Full job description

Children’s Home Registered Manager – Gloucester – Within Reach Services

Registered Manager Required (solo – multibed) – Earnings up to £55,000

Location: Gloucester

Job Title: Registered Manager

Home: Solo placement to multibed depending on company requirements

Salary range: £45,000 – £55,000

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a requirement to be ‘on call’. How this is shared varies based on the home you join.

The role:

You will be the Registered Manager for a light and airy 2 bedded children’s home on a quiet and peaceful street close to Gloucester town centre. Modern but homely interiors with a large garden and areas for play and activities.

The Registered Manager will have both an Assistant and Deputy Manager based in the home with them as part of the management structure. Maximum of two children in residence on 2:1 staffing ratios with emotional and behavioural support needs.

You will lead a team of directly employed staff; we do not use any temporary agency staff across any of our homes.

Ofsted rating “Good”.

Why choose Within Reach?

Within Reach Services is a leading privately owned provider of complex care in the Gloucestershire area. We currently have 6 Ofsted registered children’s homes, 3 CQC registered adult’s homes and actively growing!

We pride ourselves on having fantastic packages on offer for registered managers, and we understand changing jobs as a registered manager can be a huge decision to make.

Our homes care for young people with a background of SEMH and LD care requirements depending on the home.

We are proud to say we have had no agency staff usage for the last few years.

Do I have what it takes to apply?

If you have at least 2 years’ experience working in the residential childcare sector in the last 5 years and have been either a leader/deputy manager or registered manager, we want to hear from you!

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a registered manager who understands the challenges that this role brings but also understands the rewards. Our registered managers are commercial and compassionate leaders, able to motivate and develop their staff team to ensure that the young people we care for have the best care experience possible. You will have comprehensive support from two deputy managers, our responsible individual, and our recruitment and onboarding team who can proudly say we have no reliance on temporary agency staff.

The other benefits you can expect:

• Annual leave of 20 days PLUS bank holidays.
• Parking permit for your personal vehicle which allows you to park for free in city centre areas across Gloucestershire.
• Workplace pension.
• Blue light card for discounts & an ‘Employee of the Month’ Amazon voucher scheme.
• Referral Bonus of £900.
• Opportunities for further professional development.
• Casual wear.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress.
• Company events.
• Company pension.
• Employee discount.
• On-site parking.
• Referral programme.
• Store discount.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift.
• Monday to Friday.