Registered Manager

The Virtual Recruiter; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is looking for an experienced Registered Manager to oversee a children's residential home in Gloucester. The successful candidate will lead the operational setup, manage staff, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and champion the care needs of each child. This role offers a supportive working culture with various benefits, including free gym access, ongoing training, and a performance bonus. If you have a Level 5 Management qualification and relevant experience, apply now.

Benefits

Inclusive working culture

Bank holidays off

Casual dress

Free gym access and annual health check

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a children's residential or support setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Children's Act, and childcare theory.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and operational running of a new children's residential home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and audit requirements.
• Create and maintain personalized care plans for each child.

Skills

Leadership in children's residential care

Understanding of safeguarding

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Level 5 Leadership and Management

Job description

Registered Manager Children s Residential Home

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £45,000 £50,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday Friday) + Optional overtime

About the Organisation

Our client provides life-changing support to children and young people through Residential Care, Supported Living and UASC services. Their mission is to empower young people to overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve positive long-term outcomes. They are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead the service.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will shape and develop a nurturing, safe and aspirational environment where young people can thrive. You ll oversee daily operations, compliance, staff leadership, and the Ofsted registration process while driving high standards of care and safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the setup and operational running of a new children s residential home.
• Manage and develop staff, including supervisions, training and rota management.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and children s home regulations, completing audits and Reg 44 actions.
• Create and maintain personalised care plans that champion each child s needs and aspirations.
• Act as a safeguarding lead and advocate for young people.
• Oversee budgets, resources, and health and safety across the home.
• Take part in on-call duties as required.

About You

• Experience in a leadership role within a children s residential or support setting.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management (or working towards).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Children s Act and childcare theory.
• Resilient, motivated, calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Physically fit and able to meet the demands of the role.

Benefits

• Inclusive, supportive working culture
• Bank holidays off
• Casual dress
• Free gym access and annual health check
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Performance bonus

Apply now with an up-to-date CV.