Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Brook Street UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to oversee a residential children's home. This role involves ensuring high standards of care and compliance while managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care and significant experience in managing residential care. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £48,000 per annum plus a bonus.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Care Wales and DBS Update Service preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing a children's residential home preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the home in line with RISCA, safeguarding, and inspection frameworks.
• Manage staff recruitment, supervision, and development.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• Oversee care planning, behaviour support, and risk management.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare Management

Safeguarding

Complex Needs Support

Education

Level 5 Health and Social Care - Children & Young People

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum + bonus

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Lead with Purpose. Make a Lasting Impact.

We're looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a well-established children's home in Cardiff. You'll oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and team performance in a trauma-informed, child-centred environment.

You'll support young people with complex needs, including Autism, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and those at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).

What You'll Do

• Lead the home in line with RISCA, safeguarding, and inspection frameworks
• Manage staff recruitment, supervision, and development
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer
• Oversee care planning, behaviour support, and risk management
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
• Drive continuous improvement and service development

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 Health and Social Care - Children & Young People
• Registered with Social Care Wales and DBS Update Service (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing a children's residential home (preferred)