Registered Manager - Children's Home. Job in Hempsted Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading children's care organisation seeks a Children's Home Registered Manager in Gloucestershire. This pivotal role involves managing operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a team to improve child outcomes. The ideal candidate has strong leadership experience and a commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing in children's residential setting.
• 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 full Ofsted compliance.
• Drive quality improvement aiming for 'Good' or 'Outstanding' in inspections.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Team Management

Quality Improvement

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.