Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Brook Street Social Care; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a children's residential home. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of care and compliance in a supportive environment for young people with complex needs. Key qualifications include a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care and experience in managing a children's home. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £48,000 plus bonuses, with benefits such as a pension and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £48,000 + bonus

Company pension

Casual dress

On-site parking

Access to wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a children's residential home for a minimum of 2 years.
• Registered with Social Care Wales and DBS Update Service preferred.
• Full UK driving licence (manual) required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Management skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Experience with Autism

Support for emotional & behavioural difficulties

Communication skills

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)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, HR, and regulatory standards
• Experience supporting children with Autism, EBD, and CSE
• Full UK driving licence (manual)

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £48,000 + bonus
• Company pension
• Casual dress and on-site parking
• Access to premiumwellbeing programme including 24/7 counselling and legal advice, Health and wellbeing assessments, Family care support

Ready to lead a dedicated team and make a lasting impact? Simply apply now or call Kian on (phone number removed) for an informal chat about the role.