Registered Manager - Lead Children's Home in Southampton

Vetro Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression potential

Pension & training

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential service in Southampton, Hampshire. You will oversee safe, high-quality care, develop a strong staff team, and drive positive outcomes for young people.

The role requires Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, 2 years’ residential childcare experience, an enhanced DBS, and a Full UK driving licence. Salary is £43,150 to £47,700 per annum, permanent full-time.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe.
• Minimum 2 years’ residential childcare experience (within the last 5 years), plus supervising/managing care staff.
• Enhanced DBS Check and a Full UK Driving Licence (with access to a vehicle for work).

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of a children’s residential home, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and quality standards through audits, reporting and quality improvement.
• Recruit, supervise, coach and performance-manage staff to build a stable, high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Safeguarding

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential service in Southampton, Hampshire. You will oversee safe, high-quality care, develop a strong staff team, and drive positive outcomes for young people.

The role requires Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, 2 years’ residential childcare experience, an enhanced DBS, and a Full UK driving licence. Salary is £43,150 to £47,700 per annum, permanent full-time.