Registered Manager - Children's Home SWINDON

Brook Street Social Care; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapeutic care provider in Swindon is seeking a Registered Children Manager to oversee a small, specialist children's home. This role offers a salary of £48,000 - £50,000 per annum plus bonuses, and the chance to lead a nurturing environment focused on trauma-informed care. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, and be committed to making a lasting positive impact on young people's lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive therapeutic training

Strong clinical and operational support

Values-driven organisation with career progression

Supportive, collaborative team culture

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.
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care

Experience in safeguarding

Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

Job description

Overview

REGISTERED CHILDREN MANAGER
THERAPEUTIC CHILDREN'S HOME
Location: SWINDON
Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 per annum plus bonuses
Contact: Louise - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) (Call, Text, WhatsApp)

About the Role

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.

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 (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).