Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Action for Children; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Training & qualifications

Wellbeing day

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Action for Children is recruiting for a 12-month fixed term Registered Manager role at Willow Lodge, a therapeutic children's home. You will lead a dedicated team, champion best practice and ensure high quality care for up to four young people.

The post requires an existing Deputy Manager or Team Leader ready to progress, with a Level 5 qualification or willingness to work towards. We offer training and substantial staff wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a children's residential setting or service.
• Understanding of Ofsted/Regulatory standards in children's services.
• Ability to provide supportive leadership to staff and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Willow Lodge to deliver high-quality, therapeutic care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safeguarding requirements.
• Support staff development, reflective practice and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Engage with stakeholders, families, and partner agencies to coordinate care.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

People management

Child welfare knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare

Job description

Contract/Hours: Fixed Term/Full Time – 37 hours per week

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan available.
• Excellent training and the opportunity complete qualifications including the Level 5 Children, Young People and Families manager qualification.
• Flexible maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
• Up to 7% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
• As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, you’ll receive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.

At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

A bit about the role

Are you an existing Deputy Manager or Team Leader waiting for the opportunity to lead your own team?

As Registered Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact over the next 12 months, leading a dedicated team and ensuring our young people receive high quality, therapeutic care. You'll provide strong leadership, champion positive practice and create a culture where both young people and staff feel supported to thrive.

This 12-month fixed term opportunity could be the ideal next step for an existing Deputy Manager / Team leader ready to progress into a Registered Manager role, or an existing manager looking to broaden their experience within a supportive organisation where your development and career progression are valued.

'This is not a children’s home, but a home that belongs to its children'

About the Service

Willow lodge is a warm, nurturing therapeutic children's home for up to four young people. With two young people currently settled and thriving, this is an exciting time to join an established team and play a key role in welcoming additional young people and shaping the continued development of the home.

Our therapeutic approach focuses on understanding each young person's individual needs, building strong relationships and creating an environment where they can feel safe, supported and thrive. You'll be supported by action for children's therapeutic team through special training, reflective supervision and ongoing consultation, giving you and your team the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver high-quality care and achieve positive outcomes.

What you do could make a difference:

As Registered Manager, you'll take the lead in ensuring the home continues to provide outstanding care and positive outcomes for young people, supporting the team to deliver a therapeutic approach. You’ll lead on ensuring the home continues to meet the required regulatory standards, with support and guidance from your leadership team.

How you will create brighter futures:

• Leading your own dynamic workforce.
• Setting the values and principles in line with national standards and Ofsted
• Prioritise psychological safety, empathy, and relationship building.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality care that achieves positive and agreed outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure the children living with us feel physically, psychologically safe and empowered.
• Liaising with stakeholders, the community and other agencies.

Lets talk about you:

• We’re looking for an existing Children’s Services Registered Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Manager / Team Leader who is ready to take their next step.
• You’ll bring experience in children's residential care, alongside a Level 5 qualification (e.g. Diploma in Leadership and management of Residential Childcare) or be willing to work towards.
• You’ll understand the cultural, societal and ideological forces that shape a child’s development.
• You’ll have proven ability in providing a contained and fulfilling environment for staff, promoting psychological safety to build and sustain a resilient team.

Why Action for Children?

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.

Will you join us?

Action for Children - Driven by Love

Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.