Registered Manager (Children's Residential Homes)

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in Tees Valley is seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to lead a team delivering high-quality care in Children’s Residential Homes. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential childcare and a commitment to upholding a therapeutic model of care. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and various employee benefits focused on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with enhancements

27 days annual leave rising to 32

Generous Pension Scheme

Employee benefits and assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in managing care homes.
• Commitment to complete required qualifications within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver high-quality care and family support.
• Implement a therapeutic model of care for children.
• Deliver care packages reflecting our mission to improve young people's lives.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Experience in residential childcare

Ability to register with Ofsted

Education

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Join Us in Transforming Lives in Stockton-on-Tees!

Things are happening fast in our Children’s Residential Homes in Stockton-on-Tees - and we’re proud of how far we’ve come. We’re building something special, and now we’re looking for a Registered Manager to join our team who is just as ambitious for our children as we are.

If you’re hardworking, innovative, and passionate about making a difference, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Are You…

• Inspirational, with excellent leadership and management skills?
• Looking for a role where no two days are the same?
• Interested in enhanced training and clear career progression?
• Ready to make a real impact on the lives of children and young people?

If you answered yes, we’d love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive team!

About the Role

As a Registered Manager, you’ll lead a team of care workers to deliver high-quality care and family support, aligned with the home’s Statement of Purpose. Our homes follow a therapeutic model of care, underpinned by Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) principles. This means we focus on building trusting relationships, emotional safety, and a sense of belonging for every child. Our approach is trauma-informed, relational, and designed to help children heal, grow and thrive.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in residential childcare
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or a commitment to complete the award within 18 months of appointment)
• A proven track record of success
• The ability to register with Ofsted

You’ll help deliver care packages that reflect our mission “To turnaround the lives of young people in order to prepare them to live in a family.” Our homes are supported by therapists to help develop and deliver individualised support packages.

What People Say…

Young People: “The service and the care home manager have helped me build my confidence and turn my life around. I’m now hoping to go to university. Living in the home has felt like being part of a family.”

Ofsted: “It’s clear the children in this home are loved.” “Children love living here and do not want to leave!”

Professionals: “The homes are brilliant, the staff are child-centred. It’s clear how much the children are cared for, and the staff are extremely proud of the children’s achievements.”

What We Offer

• A competitive salary with enhancements for the role and sleepover payments where appropriate.
• Opportunities for additional hours as and when required.
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

For further discussion about the role, please contact Garth Illingworth – Service Lead for Residential Care and Supported Accommodation at [e-mail] or Nikki Middlemas – Residential Mentoring and Performance Manager at [e-mail]

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