Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Premier Healthcare; Malpas; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care organization is seeking a Registered Manager for their residential home in Malpas, UK. You will lead a dedicated team to provide high-quality therapeutic care for young people aged 8-17. The ideal candidate will have experience in children's residential care, a focus on safeguarding, and possess emotional intelligence. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £58,080, a £5,000 welcome bonus, and comprehensive support with career progression.

Benefits

Up to £63,080 in Year 1

32 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in children's residential care.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Flexibility to undertake on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the home with integrity and a child-centred approach.
• Ensure each young person receives personalised care.
• Oversee compliance, audits, and home performance.

Skills

Experience in children's residential care

Staff management

Knowledge of safeguarding and regulations

Emotional intelligence

Education

Level 3 or Level 4 in Children & Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Leadership & Management (Children & Young People)

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Up to £58,080 (Including Bonus) + £5,000 Welcome Bonus + Pension + 32 Days Annual Leave + Blue Light Discounts

Willington, Wales

Permanent | Full-Time

A confident Deputy Manager ready to step into your first CIW Registered Manager role?

Passionate about leading a high-quality, therapeutic home for young people aged 8-17?

Looking for a supportive region where you'll have guidance, clinical support and clear development pathways?

Then this could be for you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on your first registration and lead a stable, well-established 3-bed EBD children's home near Whitchurch. The home currently supports three young people (aged 8, 15 and 15) and recently achieved an "Excellent" CIW inspection rating, giving you a strong foundation to build on.

You'll inherit a consistent staff team, robust routines, and the backing of an organisation committed to therapeutic care, reflective practice and strong, child-centred outcomes. You'll have the autonomy to shape the home's culture, support your team's growth, and ensure exceptional care for every young person.

What's in it for you?

• OTE: Up to £63,080 in Year 1
• Base Salary: Up to £48,000
• Welcome Bonus: £5,000
• Up to £10,080 Annual Bonus
• 32 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays)
• Assigned Clinical & Specialist Advisors
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Life Assurance (x2 salary)
• Fully funded DBS and renewals
• Extensive training and development via a dedicated L&D team
• Clear progression routes into senior leadership roles
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff referral bonus (£500 split)
• Monthly recognition and values awards
• Retail and lifestyle discounts via national schemes

About the Organisation & Home

3-bed EBD children's home supporting young people aged 8-17.

Recently achieved an Excellent outcome in its CIW inspection.

Strong, stable staffing structure already in place.

Full regional support across safeguarding, quality, compliance and operations.

Access to a multidisciplinary clinical and specialist team, including:

• Practitioner Psychologist
• Therapist
• Exploitation Advisor
• Harmful Sexual Behaviour Advisor
• Specialist Police Advisor
• Therapeutic Practice Trainer
• Educational Psychologists

A therapeutic, relational model focused on emotional safety, boundaries and resilience.

Organisation committed to developing future leaders and promoting internal progression.

The Role

• Lead the home with integrity, emotional intelligence and a child-centred approach.
• Ensure each young person receives personalised care, structure and therapeutic support.
• Maintain a warm, inclusive and safe home environment.
• Oversee all aspects of home performance including safeguarding, staffing, compliance and audits.
• Mentor, develop and support your staff team through supervision, coaching and reflective practice.
• Work collaboratively with CIW, social care professionals and wider agencies.
• Manage budgets, service planning and ongoing development of the home.
• Drive continuous improvement to maintain and build on the home's Excellent rating.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience within children's residential care.
• Level 3 or Level 4 in Children & Young People's Workforce.
• Completed or working towards Level 5 Leadership & Management (Children & YP).
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, Children's Home Regulations and The Children Act 1989.
• Strong background in staff management, rotas and budget oversight.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Flexibility to undertake on-call duties.

Interested?

If you're ready to lead a service with autonomy, support, and meaningful progression, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV referencing the job title and location to:

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