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 for Children’s Homes in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire. The role offers £500 per day and an opportunity to lead new homes opening in 2026, with support from a strong leadership team to create safe, nurturing environments for children.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in residential childcare within the last five years, plus at least 1 year in staff supervision, and holds a Level 5 Diploma or is willing to obtain it within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in the last five years in residential childcare.
• At least one year supervising and managing staff in a care setting.
• Level 5 Diploma or willingness to complete within 18 months.
• Level 2 Maths and English qualifications (GCSE or equivalent).
• Extensive experience supervising staff in care.
• Strong knowledge of childcare legislation and regulations (e.g., Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015).
• Knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Understanding of government policy on residential care.
• Experience managing budgets and financial resources.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and risk management.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Leadership & staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Health & safety knowledge

Policy development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

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.

We are an equal opportunity agency