Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Brook Street UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Registered Manager for a children's residential home. Based in Blaenau Gwent, the role involves overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality trauma-informed care for young people with complex needs. Candidates should possess a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children's Health & Social Care and have at least two years of managerial experience in a children's home. A full UK Driving Licence is required. This position offers a competitive salary and a company pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing children's residential care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Registered with Social Care Wales.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-quality care.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.
• Recruit and develop staff.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Team development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children's Health & Social Care

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Location: Blaenau Gwent
Salary: Up to £50,000
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a well-established children's residential home in Blaenau Gwent. You will oversee the home's operations, ensuring compliance and delivering trauma-informed care for young people with complex needs, including Autism, EBD, and CSE risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-quality care in line with Welsh Government standards
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, RISCA, and inspection frameworks
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer and oversee safeguarding practices
• Recruit, supervise, and develop staff to maintain a skilled team
• Promote a culture of dignity, respect, and restorative justice

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children's Health & Social Care (essential)
• Registered with Social Care Wales and DBS Update Service (preferred)Minimum 2 years' management experience in a children's home (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, RISCA, and HR procedures
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary and company pension
• Casual dre...