Registered Manager - Children's Home

Additional Resources; Oxford; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Autonomy to manage the home

Job summary

Additional Resources is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Oxfordshire. The role involves overseeing daily operations, safeguarding, and maintaining high care standards, with a focus on child-centred support.

The ideal candidate will have circa 2 years’ experience in an Ofsted-regulated setting and hold a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification for children's residential care. A UK driving licence and enhanced DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years' experience managing an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification for Children's Residential Care.
• Solid safeguarding knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team to deliver consistent, therapeutic care.
• Ensure compliance with children's home regulations, quality standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Oversee admissions, placement matching, care plans, risk assessments and transitions.
• Promote young people's welfare and maintain relationships with families and external professionals.
• Manage staff recruitment, induction, supervision, training and performance.
• Monitor incidents, safeguarding, staffing standards and care quality through audits and reflective practice.
• Manage budgets, resources and on-call responsibilities to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Safeguarding

Education

Level 5 Leadership and Management for Children's Residential Care

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Manager to join a children's residential care provider, offering safe, nurturing and supportive homes for young people

As a Registered Manager, you will lead the home’s daily operations, maintain high standards of care and safeguarding, and support a team delivering consistent, child-centred support.

This full-time permanent role based in Oxfordshire offers a salary of £64,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a team to deliver consistent, therapeutic care.
• Ensuring compliance with children's home regulations, quality standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Overseeing admissions, placement matching, care plans, risk assessments and transitions.
• Promoting young people's welfare and maintaining effective relationships with families and external professionals.
• Managing staff recruitment, induction, supervision, training and performance.
• Monitoring incidents, safeguarding, staffing standards and care quality through audits and reflective practice.
• Managing budgets, resources and on-call responsibilities to ensure the effective running of the home.
• Perform other duties as required.

What we are looking for:

• Approx 2 years' experience managing an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
• A relevant Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Children's Residential Care.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding and the regulatory framework governing children's residential care.
• Background in supporting young people with complex emotional, behavioural or mental health needs.
• The ability to lead, develop and manage a team, maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
• Experience working within solo placements, small residential homes or supporting young people with learning disabilities would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Registered Manager
• Home Manager
• Children’s Home Manager
• Registered Home Manager
• Registered Care Manager
• Children’s Care Manager
• Care Manager
• or in a similar role

What’s on offers:

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.
• A supportive working environment.
• Autonomy to manage and develop the home, with guidance from senior management and experienced social work directors.