Senior Registered Manager, Children's Homes (Growth)

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Chavey Down; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting a Registered Manager for children's homes in West Oxfordshire. Lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care and help open new homes in 2026, creating safe, nurturing environments for children.

You will bring extensive residential childcare leadership experience, compliance knowledge and a track record of staff development. The role offers a daily rate of £500 and a clear path within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in the last five years in a residential childcare setting.
• At least one year supervising and managing staff in a residential childcare setting.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent, or willing to undertake within 18 months.
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, or equivalent (GCSE Grade C / Grade 4).
• Extensive experience supervising and managing staff in care roles.
• Excellent working knowledge of childcare legislation, guidance and regulations, including Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Understanding of government policy agenda and emerging proposals for the future of children's residential care.
• Experience of managing budgets and financial management of resources.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation relating to residential homes, including risk assessments and risk management planning.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Strategic planning

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Social Work Degree or Diploma (Desirable)

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting a Registered Manager for children's homes in West Oxfordshire. Lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care and help open new homes in 2026, creating safe, nurturing environments for children.

You will bring extensive residential childcare leadership experience, compliance knowledge and a track record of staff development. The role offers a daily rate of £500 and a clear path within a growing organisation.