Registered Manager - Children's Home

PETERS DEAN CARE LTD; Winkfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PETERS DEAN CARE LTD is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential service and ensure safe, high‑quality care for young people with complex needs. This senior leadership role covers operational management, safeguarding, and service development.

The successful candidate will be registered with Ofsted, or eligible to register, and will work closely with therapists, education professionals and families to achieve positive outcomes and ensure inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Registered Manager with Ofsted, or eligible to register.
• At least 2 years' experience managing children's residential services or similar.
• Experience with complex needs, trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the home.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and standards.
• Lead, supervise and develop the care team including Deputy Managers.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and placement matching.
• Maintain records and ensure statutory responsibilities are met.
• Manage budgets, staffing resources and service performance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Safeguarding

Risk management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Ofsted Registered Manager status

Job description

Take ownership of a home. Develop your team. Drive outstanding outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children s residential service and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high‑quality care for children and young people with complex needs.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the operational management of the home, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, staff leadership and service development. The successful candidate will be registered with Ofsted, or eligible to register, and will have a strong understanding of residential childcare practice, relevant legislation and quality standards.

About the Company

The service is supported by a wider multidisciplinary model that includes clinical and therapeutic professionals, transition support and administrative staff. The Registered Manager will work closely with internal and external professionals to ensure children receive consistent, well‑planned care that supports their emotional, social and educational development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and operational oversight of the home
• Ensure the service operates in line with Children s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, safeguarding requirements and internal policies
• Lead, supervise and develop staff, including Deputy Managers, Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers and support staff
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, placement matching and review processes
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all regulatory and statutory responsibilities are met
• Promote a safe, structured and child‑centred environment
• Work in partnership with therapists, education professionals, families and external agencies to support positive outcomes for children
• Manage budgets, staffing resources and service performance effectively
• Contribute to quality assurance, audits, service improvement and inspection readiness.

Person specification

Essential

• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent
• Registered Manager status with Ofsted, or eligible to register
• At least 2 years recent experience managing children s residential services or another regulated care setting
• Experience working with children with complex needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Experience leading and managing teams in a residential or care setting
• Good working knowledge of Children s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Safeguarding procedures and risk management
• Trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• Health and safety, HR processes and data protection

Skills and attributes

• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills
• Ability to manage safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately to incidents or emergencies
• Effective communication, record‑keeping and organisational skills
• Confidence in managing staff performance, development and accountability
• Commitment to equality, diversity and anti‑discriminatory practice