Registered Manager – Residential Children’s Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

The Priory Group is recruiting a Registered Manager for The Lighthouse, a 5-bedded residential home in Stroud, Gloucestershire. The role is full-time, site-based, 37.5 hours per week, and salary is £50,000 per year.

You will lead operations, ensure safeguarding and Ofsted readiness, and drive a trauma-informed, therapeutic culture for young people aged 13–18. Level 5 Diploma (or working towards) is required, with a proven residential childcare management background.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or currently working towards it).
• Experience at Management or Deputy Manager level within a children’s residential care setting.
• In-depth knowledge of Ofsted inspection frameworks and children's safeguarding legislation.
• A values-driven, resilient leader with a deep commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic care principles.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations under Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Quality & Safeguarding: Maintain high-quality care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices.
• Ofsted Readiness: Lead the home through regulatory inspections to achieve Good/Outstanding ratings.
• Team Development: Recruit, supervise, and develop a high-performing care team.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build partnerships with local authorities, social workers and external multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager – Residential Children’s Home

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Lighthouse

Compensation: £50,000 / year

Description

The Lighthouse, Gloucestershire

Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based

Salary is £50,000

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards) required

The Lighthouse is a welcoming 5-bedded residential home in Stroud, supporting females aged 13–18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Located just a 10-minute walk from Stroud town centre, with excellent local transport links, we provide a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where young people are supported to thrive and make positive progress.

What you'll be doing

As our Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership, strategic development, and operational performance of the home. Working alongside a highly supportive senior leadership team, you will shape a child-centred, trauma-informed culture and mentor a dedicated team of staff to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

You can find more information in the job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or currently working towards it).

Experience: Proven track record at Management or 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.

What we will give you in return

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
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

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.