Registered Manager - Children's Home SWINDON

Brook Street; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapeutic care provider is seeking a Registered Manager for a specialist children's home in Swindon. Offering a salary of £48,000 - £50,000 plus bonuses, this role involves managing operations, ensuring compliance and leading a team to provide trauma-informed care. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' residential childcare experience and relevant qualifications. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive therapeutic training

Strong clinical and operational support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' residential childcare experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
• Confidence to register with Ofsted and complete the Fit Person Interview.
• Enhanced DBS and excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management and development of the home.
• Oversee personalised, trauma-informed care plans.
• Manage safeguarding, staff training, supervision, and wellbeing.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Leadership and team development

Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care

Safeguarding and regulatory compliance

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

Job description

REGISTERED CHILDREN MANAGER

THERAPEUTIC CHILDREN'S HOME
Location: SWINDON
Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 per annum plus bonuses
Contact: Louise - 0117 9486300 / 07929 476065 (Call, Text, WhatsApp)

I am partnering with a leading therapeutic care provider to recruit a Registered Manager for a small, specialist children's home in Swindon. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a nurturing, trauma-informed environment focused on lasting positive outcomes for young people.

About the Role:
You will manage all aspects of the home's operation, including safeguarding, staff leadership, and the delivery of trauma-informed care. Your leadership will ensure compliance with regulations and promote a culture of warmth, stability, and therapeutic support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day management and development of the home

• Oversee personalised, trauma-informed care plans

• Manage safeguarding, staff training, supervision, and wellbeing

• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and other legislation

• Promote reflective practice and therapeutic approaches across the team

• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections

• Coordinate staff rotas including out-of-hours cover

• Maintain high-quality records and reporting

• Participate in integrated therapeutic planning and assessments

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years' residential childcare experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to work towards this within 2 years

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care, PACE, safeguarding, and Children's Homes Regulations 2015

• Confidence to register with Ofsted and complete the Fit Person Interview

• Full UK manual driving licence

• Enhanced DBS and excellent references

Ideal Candidate:
Resilient, emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure, and able to build trust with children, staff, and external professionals. Motivated by long-term positive impact and committed to a therapeutic, relationship-led approach.

What's on Offer:

• £48,000 - £50,000 salary plus bonuses

• Comprehensive therapeutic training

• Strong clinical and operational support

• Values-driven organisation with career progression

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's lives

Interested?
Contact Louise confidentially by call, text, or WhatsApp on 0117 9486300 or 07929 476065.

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