Registered Manager: Lead a New Children's Home in Basingstoke

YourRecruit; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

YourRecruit is recruiting for a Registered Manager in Basingstoke to lead a new solo children's residential home, with a salary of £55,000 to £65,000. This position requires strong leadership to establish high standards of care and compliant, supportive operations.

You will manage a childcare team, ensure safeguarding and Ofsted readiness, oversee care planning, budgets and daily operations, and develop a nurturing, child-centred environment for young people.

Qualifications

• Significant management experience within children's residential care.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or working towards completion.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and relevant legislation.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people.
• Experience opening or developing children's residential homes would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing a committed residential care team.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted, Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Overseeing safeguarding, care planning, risk assessments and placement decisions.
• Recruiting, supervising and supporting residential childcare staff.
• Preparing for Ofsted registration and inspections.
• Managing budgets, staffing and daily operational requirements.
• Working closely with the Responsible Individual and providers to maintain excellent standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

YourRecruit is recruiting for a Registered Manager in Basingstoke to lead a new solo children's residential home, with a salary of £55,000 to £65,000. This position requires strong leadership to establish high standards of care and compliant, supportive operations.

You will manage a childcare team, ensure safeguarding and Ofsted readiness, oversee care planning, budgets and daily operations, and develop a nurturing, child-centred environment for young people.