Registered Manager - Children's Home

Brook Street Social Care; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing, purpose-led organisation seeks a Children's Home Registered Manager in Gloucestershire. This role offers an opportunity to build a trauma-informed service while leading a dedicated team. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of children's care, ensuring a safe environment and striving for excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' recent experience in children's residential settings.
• Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of children's homes ensuring Ofsted compliance.
• Drive quality improvement aiming for Good or Outstanding in inspections.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Safeguarding

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Children's Home Registered Manager
Salary: 60,000 per annum
Location: Gloucestershire
Contact: Louise on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)
Career Path: Clear route to Responsible Individual role

Are you an ambitious, values-driven leader ready to shape the future of children's residential care?
A growing, purpose-led organisation is seeking a Senior Registered Children's Home Cluster Manager to play a central role in the development of its high-quality, trauma-informed children's homes in Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. This is a standout opportunity to help build a service from the ground up, backed by a supportive leadership team and a clear vision for excellence.
This isn't just another management role - it's a chance to create, lead and grow a service that puts compassion, integrity, teamwork and respect at the heart of everything it does.

What Makes This Role Different?

• Lead from the front: Manage two beautifully appointed 2-bedded homes from day one, with support to develop and register a third.
• Grow with us: You'll be supported with a tailored development plan to become the Responsible Individual as part of our long-term growth strategy.
• Shape services that matter: Be part of a leadership team committed to innovation, improvement, and better outcomes for children.
• High support, high standards: Work alongside experienced Deputies, Education Leads and a hands-on senior leadership team.

The Role - Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of children's homes, ensuring full Ofsted compliance and a safe, nurturing environment
• Drive quality improvement and aim for Good or Outstanding in inspections
• Manage recruitment, training, supervision and performance of staff
• Lead safeguarding and act as the Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead across the cluster
• Collaborate with stakeholders and external agencies to deliver joined-up, person-centred care
• Contribute to strategic planning, budget management, and service expansion

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' recent experience managing in a children's residential setting
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
• In-depth knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage safeguarding responsibilities and drive continuous improvement
• Flexible, resilient, and values-led with a clear commitment to young people
• Full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle
• Willingness to work flexibly and participate in an on-call rota

Desirable Qualities

• Experience in supporting newly registered homes or growing organisations
• A passion for embedding trauma-informed approaches and delivering meaningful change
• Strategic thinking and confidence to challenge the norm for the benefit of children

If you're ready to be part of something ambitious, values-led and truly focused on children's outcomes, we want to hear from you. You'll be joining at a key moment in our development - with the opportunity to influence, grow and lead in a way that directly impacts the lives of children and young people.
To find out more or apply, contact Louise on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.