Registered Manager – Children’s Homes

4Recruitment Services; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Registered Manager to lead newly opening Children’s Homes in 2026 in West Oxfordshire, offering £500 per day. The role demands a strong leader who can create safe, nurturing environments while aligning with safeguarding and regulatory standards.

You will oversee staff, ensure high-quality care, manage budgets, and implement compliant practices across homes, developing innovative approaches within government guidance for children’s residential care.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years’ experience within the last five years working in a residential childcare setting.
• At least one year of experience supervising and managing staff in a residential childcare setting.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or equivalent, or be willing to undertake and complete this within the first 18 months of employment.
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, or equivalent (GCSE Grade C / Grade 4).
• Extensive experience supervising and managing staff working in a care role.
• Excellent working knowledge of childcare legislation, guidance and regulations, including Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Detailed understanding of government policy agenda and emerging proposals for the future of children’s residential care.
• Experience of managing budgets and an understanding of the financial management of resources.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation relating to residential homes, including risk assessments and risk management planning.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Staff supervision & management

Budget management

Knowledge of childcare legislation

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

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

Level 2 Maths & English qualifications (GCSE C/4)

Willingness to undertake Level 5 within 18 months

Job description

Registered Manager – Children’s Homes

Location: West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire

Rate: £500 per day

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Manager to play an integral role within our dedicated team as we enter an exciting period of growth, opening new Children’s Homes in 2026. This is a rare opportunity to make the role your own and create safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive. With the support of our leadership team, you’ll have the opportunity to be creative and bold in bringing our homes to life, while continuing to embrace our value of daring to do it differently.

You will have:

• A minimum of two years’ experience within the last five years working in a residential childcare setting.
• At least one year of experience in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff in a residential childcare setting.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or equivalent, or be willing to undertake and complete this within the first 18 months of employment.
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, or equivalent (GCSE Grade C / Grade 4).
• Extensive experience of supervising and managing staff working in a care role.
• Excellent working knowledge of childcare legislation, guidance and regulations, including Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• A detailed understanding of the government policy agenda and emerging proposals for the future of children’s residential care.
• Experience of managing budgets and an understanding of the financial management of resources.
• An understanding of health and safety legislation relating to residential homes, including risk assessments and risk management planning.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of staff management, training and development, including performance management.
• Ability to respond to inspections and Regulation 44 visits and formulate action plans.
• Ability to translate strategic aims into practical and achievable plans.
• Experience of managing complaints, grievances and Freedom of Information requests.
• Social Work Degree or Diploma.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.