Registered Manager - Hartlepool

Portman Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks' annual holiday

Private health insurance

Company pension

Job summary

Portman Recruitment partnered client is seeking a Registered Manager for a 5-bed children's residential home in Hartlepool. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure safeguarding and Ofsted compliance, and drive strong outcomes for young people with SEMH needs.

The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including a long-term incentive plan and annual bonus. Applicants should have Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare and an Ofsted

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience overseeing Ofsted-regulated children’s homes (Good/Outstanding).
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the children’s home.
• Ensure Ofsted compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strong leadership to the residential care team.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for SEMH needs.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Ofsted knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Hartlepool, County Durham
Salary: £51,331 – £63,553 basic salary
Total Package: Up to £73,808 per annum
Additional: Long-term incentive plan worth 30% of salary accrued each year
Home: 5-bed Children's Residential Home
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 5-bed children's residential home in Hartlepool, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Registered Manager who has successfully managed an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children's home and is looking to join a leading specialist provider offering an exceptional salary, bonus structure and benefits package.

You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the home, ensuring both the young people and staff team feel safe, secure, supported and motivated.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for the effective operation of the home and its Ofsted requirements, while ensuring consistently high standards of child-centred care.

You'll:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the children's home.
• Take ownership of Ofsted compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strong, supportive leadership to the residential care team.
• Create a safe, nurturing and structured environment for young people with SEMH needs.
• Ensure the individual needs, wishes and outcomes of each young person remain at the heart of the service.
• Play an active role in considering and managing new referrals.
• Work collaboratively with a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Promote positive outcomes and support young people to develop the skills and confidence they need for adulthood.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care planning and professional practice.

One of the key strengths of our client's model is its holistic approach to care. Registered Managers work alongside a wider clinical and specialist team, including Psychologists and Occupational Therapists, providing a joined-up approach to supporting each young person's developmental needs.

What We're Looking For

To be considered, you'll need:

• Previous experience managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children's home
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
• Strong knowledge of children's residential care and Ofsted requirements
• Proven leadership and people-management skills
• A genuine passion for achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a residential staff team
• A committed, enthusiastic and child-centred approach

Salary & Benefits

Our client offers one of the strongest overall packages within the children's residential care sector.

Salary & Bonuses

• Basic salary of £51,331 – £63,553
• Annual bonus worth 10% of salary, reviewed annually
• Approximately £2,500 on-call bonus – around 10 weekends per year
• £1,400 attendance allowance
• Long-term incentive plan worth 30% of salary, accrued each year and paid as a future lump sum
• Total annual package of up to £73,808, before the long-term incentive plan

Additional Benefits

• 7 weeks' annual holiday
• Comprehensive 4-week induction and training programme
• Excellent internal career progression opportunities
• Flexible benefits allowing you to tailor areas such as holiday, pension and life insurance
• Private health insurance and medical cover
• Employee wellbeing support and resources
• High-street discounts
• Meals provided while at work
• High-quality working environments and facilities
• £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus
• Company pension scheme

Career Development

Our client places significant emphasis on developing and promoting its people internally, with many senior and regional managers having progressed through the organisation.

For an experienced Registered Manager looking beyond their next home and towards future regional or operational leadership, this offers the opportunity to develop a long-term career within a growing specialist organisation.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds are respected, valued and supported to achieve their potential.

As a specialist provider supporting children and young people with additional and complex needs, they recognise the importance of individuality, neurodiversity and ensuring young people's individual strengths and needs are understood.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and relevant safer recruitment checks.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Registered Managers who meet the essential qualification and Ofsted experience requirements.