Registered Manager (Children's Service)

TN United Kingdom; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Registered Manager to lead a new trauma-informed children's service. This role involves creating a nurturing environment for vulnerable children, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, and implementing effective care strategies. The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape a service from the ground up, supported by a dedicated organization. If you are passionate about child-focused care and have the leadership skills to inspire a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub access

Active Reward App discounts

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards recognition

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in trauma-informed care settings is essential.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a new trauma-informed children's service.
• Implement care approaches to support emotional and behavioral development.
• Build and manage a compassionate and skilled team.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Child-Focused Care

Emotional and Behavioral Support

Education

Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

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Registered Manager (Children's Service), Stafford

Client: Active Care Group

Location: Stafford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fbad9b7d6ddd

Job Views: 4

Posted: 28.03.2025

Expiry Date: 12.05.2025

Job Description:

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead and shape our brand-new trauma-informed therapeutic children’s service at Applewood Lodge in Stafford. Designed to feel like a true family home, this unique service will provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for young people, where they can flourish and feel truly valued.

With space for just 3 to 4 children, Applewood Lodge will focus on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, offering personalised care that mirrors the routines and relationships of a family home. From supporting with homework to sharing everyday moments like mealtimes and activities, this service is built on fostering trust, connection, and emotional well-being.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to build and lead a new service from the ground up. You will play a key role in shaping a brighter future for vulnerable children, supported by an organisation that is dedicated to making a lasting difference.

If you are passionate about creating a nurturing, family-style environment and delivering exceptional trauma-informed care, we would love to hear from you.

What you'll be working:

This role is full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with additional on-call responsibilities.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the development and delivery of this new service, ensuring it meets Ofsted regulations and delivers exceptional care.
• Implement trauma-informed approaches to care, such as PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy), to support the children’s emotional and behavioural development.
• Oversee the assessment and formulation of treatment plans tailored to each child’s needs.
• Build and manage a compassionate and skilled team, fostering a positive and supportive culture.

What you'll have:

• A Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.
• Experience working in a trauma-informed care setting, whether clinical or non-clinical.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and best practices for children’s residential care.
• Be passionate about providing child-focused care and creating a nurturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group