Registered Manager - Children's Homes

Providerat Witherslack Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £67,453 + 30% bonus accr-

On-call bonus (£2,500)

Attendance allowance (£1,400)

Long-term incentive: 30% of salary

Care Academy induction (4 weeks)

7 weeks holiday

Progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Private Health Insurance

Meals provided

Refer-a-Friend £1,000

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a Registered Manager for our Northampton, 7-bed children's home. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure Ofsted compliance, and drive outcomes for young people in a nurturing, therapeutic setting.

The role offers a strong salary package with robust benefits, a four-week induction, and clear progression paths within a national specialist education and care provider. You will be part of a supportive team focussed on safety and development.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children's home.
• Passionate and enthusiastic leadership with drive to make a difference.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
• Full UK driving license held for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the home.
• Take ownership of Ofsted requirements.
• Enable young people to regain their childhood and create pathways to becoming well-rounded adults.
• Be actively involved with new referrals.
• Provide a home within the UK's leading provider of specialist education and care.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Homes

2026-10-05T00:00:00

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire, GB, NN1 2

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: 2027-01-04T18:01:17.08

Total package: Up to £67,453 (7 bed children's home) PLUS 30% bonus accrued each year

Working in Our Children's Homes

Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day-to-day life. This involves being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager, you will ensure that the home environment supports this by making sure both your staff and the young people feel secure, safe, and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but also moments that feel like huge small victories!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming to create the best possible outcomes for those in our care. Our service is holistic, touching on every aspect of young people's development, from psychologists and occupational therapists to other clinical team members, achieving positive outcomes through a joined-up SEND service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the home
• Take ownership of Ofsted requirements
• Enable young people to regain their childhood and create pathways to becoming well-rounded adults
• Be actively involved with new referrals
• Provide a home within the UK's leading provider of specialist education and care

What We Do for You

We recognize your potential and reward your hard work with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people. Our offerings include:

• Salary: Base salary of £51,331 - £63,553
• Bonuses: £2,500 on-call bonus (approx. 10 weekends per year) and Attendance allowance of £1,400
• Long-term incentive plan: 30% of salary accrued annually and paid as a future lump sum
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks' holiday
• Progression: Many regional managers have been promoted from within
• Flexible benefits: Options to increase/decrease holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance
• Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Private Health Insurance and Medical cover
• Meals provided at work
• Beautiful working environments with top facilities
• Refer-a-Friend scheme offering a £1,000 bonus

Our Culture and Diversity

At Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences. Our workforce reflects the diversity of our young people, enabling us to support and inspire them effectively. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusion and accessibility in our recruitment and workplace practices. We provide adjustments during the recruitment process and in the workplace to support everyone.

What We Need From You

• Experience managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children's home
• Passionate and enthusiastic leadership skills with a drive to make a difference
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
• Full UK driving license held for at least 12 months

Our Commitment

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this role requires an enhanced DBS check (covered by us) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Related Careers

Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH