Registered Manager – Residential Children’s Home

Priory; Stroud; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship for professional quals

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

The Lighthouse in Stroud, part of Priory, is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist 5-bed residential home for young females aged 13–18 with mental health needs. Full-time, site-based role at 37.5 hours per week with a £50,000 salary.

You will drive day-to-day operations, ensure Ofsted compliance, oversee care planning and safeguarding, and lead a skilled care team to deliver trauma-informed, therapeutic support in a stable, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards it).
• Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent with Residential Childcare experience.
• Proven management or deputy-level experience in children's residential care.
• In-depth Ofsted inspection framework knowledge and safeguarding legislation.
• Trauma-informed and therapeutic care approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Maintain high-quality care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices.
• Lead regulatory inspections to achieve and sustain Good or Outstanding ratings.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, and retain a high-performing care team.
• Build effective partnerships with local authorities, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

L5 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent with Residential Childcare experience

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead The Lighthouse, a specialist 5-bed residential home in Stroud supporting young females aged 13–18 experiencing mental health difficulties.

Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based

Salary is £50,000

The Lighthouse, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, GL5 3AA

This is an opportunity to lead a small, dedicated service where your leadership can make a genuine and lasting difference. You'll have real visibility and influence over the home's culture, your team's development and, most importantly, the outcomes and experiences of the young people we support.

We're looking for an experienced manager or an established Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, with a Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, alongside relevant residential childcare experience.

Operational Leadership:

Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

Quality & Safeguarding:

Maintain high-quality care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies while embedding robust safeguarding practices.

Ofsted Readiness:

Lead the home through regulatory inspections with a drive to achieve and sustain ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ ratings.

Team Development:

Recruit, inspire, and retain a high-performing care team through active supervision, development, and strong leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Build effective working partnerships with local authorities, social workers, and external multidisciplinary teams.

About you:

Qualifications:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or currently working towards it). orL5 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent with Residential Childcare experience.

Experience:

Proven track record at Management or strong experience at Deputy Manager level within a children’s residential care setting.

Regulatory Expertise:

In-depth knowledge of Ofsted inspection frameworks and children's safeguarding legislation.

Approach:

A values-driven, resilient leader with a deep commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic care principles.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Birthday Holiday- Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.