Registered Manager - Children's Homes

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service in Exeter is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a children's home. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality care while managing a dedicated team. Ideal applicants will possess strong leadership skills and a QCF Level 5 qualification. The role offers a supportive environment and potential for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Access to wellbeing services

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a children's home.
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Childcare legislation and Ofsted regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensure the home operates in line with care plans and regulations.
• Collaborate with professionals to achieve best outcomes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Management skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Knowledge of childcare legislation

Education

QCF Level 5 diploma

Relevant professional qualification in Health or Social Care

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Join Us as a Registered Manager Make a Real Difference

Are you a passionate leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive on making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people? If so, we have an exciting opportunity waiting for you!

About the Role

Were looking for a dynamic and dedicated Registered Manager to lead one of our eight Childrens Homes, this role is based in Exeter. Youll be at the heart of a committed team within Devons Childrens Social Care, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children and young people.

Key Info

• Interview Date: 17th October 2025
• Right to Work: UK Right to Work required (we do not sponsor visas)
• DBS Check: Required for this role
• Flexible Working: Were happy to talk flexible working

We are excited to opening a new children's home in Exeter and keen to build a new team with your support.

Main duties of the job

As Registered Manager, youll:

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding care and support.
• Ensure the home operates in line with individual care plans and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with professionals across services to achieve the best outcomes.
• Champion a child-centred approach and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What Were Looking For

Were seeking a proven leader with:

• Experience managing a childrens home and creating a warm, welcoming environment.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and management skills.
• A deep understanding of high-quality care, safeguarding, and quality assurance.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Childcare legislation, Ofsted regulations, and the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015.
• A QCF Level 5 diploma (or willingness to undertake it).
• A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance.

Why Join Devon County Council?

We offer more than just a job we offer a career with purpose and support. Heres what you can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.
• Access to wellbeing services and Employee Assistance Programme.
• A competitive pension scheme with optional enhancements.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for health screenings and cycle-to-work.

Were proud to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

About us

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit:Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma Level 5 qualification which meets Ofsted standards (or
• in progress) e.g. Leadership & Management in Social Care.
• Relevant professional qualification in Health or Social Care.
• D1 Bus Driver or willingness to achieve.

Experience

• Experience of managing a delegated budget.
• Experience in managing a staff group.
• Knowledge of children with additional needs including physical and learning disability.
• Knowledge of Children's Home Registration standards.
• Knowledge of children's safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of information sharing and governance policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of medication management.
• Knowledge of carers issues, including legal framework.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.