Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £55k-£65k

Growth plans

Ownership team support

Autonomy to lead

Future direction influence

Career progression

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Registered Manager to lead an established children’s residential home. You will be responsible for the overall management, safeguarding and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality care for young people.

Working closely with the directors, you will develop the team, drive continuous improvement and build strong links with local authorities to support growth and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
• Proven ability to lead and develop residential childcare teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the children's residential home
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations
• Lead, support and develop the staff team
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and care practice
• Manage care planning, risk assessments and quality assurance processes
• Build positive relationships with local authorities and external professionals
• Manage referrals, admissions and placement matching
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain inspection readiness
• Support the growth and development of the service

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

People management

Strategic planning

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care Home

Stoke-on-Trent (ST3) | £55,000 - £65,000 per annum | Full-Time, Permanent

Ready to lead a settled service and shape its next phase of growth?

We're recruiting on behalf of a children's residential care provider seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead an established EBD home in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and child-focused leader who is looking for a service they can truly make their own. With strong support from the directors and plans for continued development, you'll play a key role in driving quality, occupancy and positive outcomes for young people.

The home is currently supporting two young people, with plans to carefully increase occupancy through appropriate matching and measured growth.

The Opportunity

As Registered Manager, you'll have full responsibility for the leadership, management and performance of the home, ensuring children receive safe, nurturing and high-quality care whilst maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the directors, you'll have the autonomy to lead the service, develop the team and continue building a strong culture centred around achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of the children's residential home
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations
• Lead, support and develop the staff team
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and care practice
• Manage care planning, risk assessments and quality assurance processes
• Build positive relationships with local authorities and external professionals
• Manage referrals, admissions and placement matching
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain inspection readiness
• Support the growth and development of the service

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding requirements
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
• Proven ability to lead and develop residential childcare teams
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Established service with growth plans
• Supportive and engaged ownership team
• Genuine autonomy to lead and develop the home
• Opportunity to significantly influence the future direction of the service
• Long-term career progression opportunities