Registered Manager - Children's Homes

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Local Government Pension

Annual Leave 28-32 days

Flexible working

Training & progression

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work

Car scheme

Discounts

Job summary

Gateshead Council is recruiting an experienced Children's Registered Manager to lead a residential home and oversee safeguarding and day-to-day operations. You will join an experienced group of managers dedicated to high-quality care, trauma-informed practice, and continuous improvement.

You will hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong leadership, budgeting, and inter-agency collaboration to safeguard looked-after children and promote placement stability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or ready to step up.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of Children's Homes Regulations.
• Experience leading homes through Ofsted inspections.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Children Act and Care Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential home operations and provide day-to-day leadership on site.
• Oversee safeguarding practice and timely reporting.
• Manage budgets and ensure placement stability.
• Support staff development and reflective supervision.
• Collaborate with multi-agency care teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Child protection

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Safeguarding training

Job description

You will have the opportunity to work 5 days over 4, Monday to Friday, offering a great work life balance. A rota arrangement will be implemented across our residential estate to agree and coordinate non-working days, ensuring appropriate Registered Manager cover and operational continuity at all times. Deputy Managers are not included within the RCCO rota. This is to ensure they remain available on site to provide day-to-day operational oversight, staff support, and leadership presence within their designated home, to ensure our young people get the best support available. Our homes are supported by a dedicated therapeutic team, including a residential mental health practitioner and psychologist, and are grounded in trauma-informed, strength-based care. We are proud that all of our children's homes are rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted., Due to the expansion of our in-house residential estate, we are looking to appoint a Children's Registered Manager. You will join an experienced, supportive group of Registered Managers who are passionate about ensuring children are safeguarded, cared for, and supported by confident, skilled teams. We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager or someone ready to take the next step in their career. We understand the pressures involved in managing a home and leading a team, which is why we offer strong peer support, leadership oversight, wellbeing support, an excellent training offer, and access to our in-house therapeutic service. If you believe in residential care, are passionate about children and young people, and have the skills to shape, lead and support a team to be their best, we would love to hear from you.

You will bring exceptional knowledge and a strong commitment to safeguarding and high-quality residential care, including:

• Exceptional knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, with a clear understanding of your statutory responsibility as Registered Manager.
• In-depth knowledge of the SCIFF and experience of leading homes through Ofsted inspections.
• Sound knowledge of key legislation influencing practice, including the Children Act, Care Act, Liberty Safeguards, and relevant statutory guidance.
• A strong understanding of best practice, research and policy relating to children who are looked after and their families.
• A deep and current understanding of child protection within a residential setting, including safeguarding thresholds and practice standards.
• Proven experience of working directly with children and young people who present high levels of risk, including significant risk-taking behaviours and complex safeguarding needs.

You will be an experienced practitioner and leader with:

• Relevant experience of working directly with children and young people in a residential setting.
• Experience of working with families and significant others, ensuring children feel loved, secure and cared for through strong relationships.
• Experience in a management or leadership role, delivering service improvement and developing a culture rooted in child-centred values and trauma-informed care.
• Experience of leading and managing complex needs, promoting placement stability and effective risk management.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, including quality assurance and regulatory reporting.
• Experience of delivering reflective supervision, appraisal processes and developing others.
• Experience of working within multi-agency safeguarding partnerships and care teams.
• Strong financial management skills, ensuring effective oversight of the children's home budget.
• Confidence in using technology to support good practice, effective record-keeping and monitoring.

You will hold:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare (or completion within 18 months of appointment).
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

£61,008 - £64,736 (Inclusive of a temporary R & R allowance). pending the outcome of Job Evaluation,

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience. £61,008 - £64,736 (Inclusive of a temporary R & R allowance)
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don't just offer a great salary - we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Flexible working: A 5 day over 4 working pattern over Monday - Friday with a rota arrangement across our residential estate to agree and coordinate non-working days.
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions - a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services - plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).