Registered Manager - Childrens Home

Pin Point Health & Social Care; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

33 days holiday

Induction programme

Career progression pathway

Meals provided during work hours

Long service leave

Job summary

Pin Point Health & Social Care is recruiting a Registered Manager for a new children''s home in Middlesbrough. The role requires delivering high‑quality residential care for ages 7–18, ensuring safeguarding, care planning, budgets and compliance with Ofsted.

You''ll lead a team across the service and contribute to expansion plans while maintaining a safe, nurturing environment. The ideal candidate holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), a full UK

Qualifications

• Experience of leading an Ofsted-regulated children''s home.
• Strong leadership and management skills in a care setting.
• Clear communication with care teams, families and social workers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a new children''s home with effective governance and drive for continuous improvement.
• Oversee budgets, care planning, risk management and safeguarding to Ofsted standards.
• Foster a nurturing, child‑first environment and promote service expansion across sites.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team leadership

Empathy

Communication

Leadership strategies

Trustworthy

Education

Leadership Diploma (Residential Childcare)

Job description

Registered Manager - Childrens Home

Location: Middlesbrough

Hours: 40-Hour Contract

Total Package: up to £55,000 per annum

Includes a KPI Linked Bonus up to 10% annually

The Role

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Registered Manager with a proven track record of delivery in the sector to lead a new children s home in Middlesbrough.

Our client is a provider of specialist residential care that accommodates children and young people aged 7 to 18 years old of both sexes who experience emotional and behavioural difficulties and mild learning difficulties.

There is accommodation for up to four children and young people with the capacity to support with short-term outreach care in some cases and accelerated admissions, dependent upon compatibility and suitable space within the home.

As Registered Manager you will provide effective leadership within the home and oversee all aspects of budgets, care planning, risk management strategies and safeguarding whilst maintaining compliance with all Ofsted regulations.

Through effective leadership and by adopting a caring and compassionate approach you will ensure a safe, warm and nurturing environment for each child combined with the excellent delivery of care.

You will be expected to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team whilst promoting the home s ethos and child first approach.

Looking ahead, you ll also play a part in expanding the service giving you the chance to influence the lives of more children and young people whilst leading multiple teams across the organisation.

What we are looking for

Our client recognises and celebrates everyone as an individual and will offer ongoing support to help you achieve your own goals. You will have the opportunity to build a successful career with an emphasis on progression and development so that you can realise your true potential.

Here s what we need from you:

A positive can do attitude - a team player with a genuine passion for helping others

A committed and enthusiastic leader with a passion to make a difference

You must be resilient, empathetic and have a genuine passion for young people.

Ability to develop and implement effective leadership strategies

Trustworthy with exceptionally high standards

Clear and effective communication with the care team and with external stakeholders including families and social workers.

Experience of managing an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children s home

Level 5 Diploma qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)

A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months

Salary and Benefits

The following sector leading salary and benefits package is on offer for the right candidate:

Salary - Base salary of up to £55,000 per annum

Bonuses - up to 10% KPI related annual bonus

Annual Leave - Rewarded with 33 days holiday per year

Training - A full initial induction, plus a full 6 month supported induction.

Career Progression - Opportunities to grow your career with our Regional Manager pathway.

Recognition - We have team member of the month recognition with a monthly reward.

Meals provided - during work hours

Enhanced Holidays - for service of 2 years, you will gain 1-day additional leave. For 5 years service you will receive an additional 2 days.