Registered Manager - Children's Residential in City

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

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Cardiff seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead a well-established children's home. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of care, and supporting young people with complex needs. You will be responsible for staff management and compliance with safeguarding regulations. This position offers a competitive salary up to £48,000 per annum plus bonus, with benefits including a pension and wellbeing program.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £48,000 + bonus

Company pension

Casual dress

On-site parking

Premium wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a children's residential home for at least 2 years.
• Registered with Social Care Wales and DBS Update Service (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, HR, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the home in compliance with safeguarding and inspection frameworks.
• Manage staff recruitment, supervision, and development.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• Oversee care planning, behaviour support, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Staff management

Child welfare

Autism support

EBD strategies

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 managementPromote 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 premium wellbeing 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.