Senior Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Vetro Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training and qualifications

Pension and healthcare

Holiday allowance

Performance/bonus opportunities

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, to lead a small, values-led home and drive safeguarding, care planning and regulatory compliance.

This hands-on leadership role offers £55,000–£65,000 per year plus a £5,000 welcome bonus, permanent full-time employment, funded development, and a supportive leadership structure to deliver high-quality outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Diplomas in Residential Childcare are required with leadership experience in a children’s residential setting.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing a multidisciplinary team to deliver consistent, child-centred care
• Ensuring safeguarding, risk assessments, care plans, and daily records are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready
• Driving quality improvements and preparing for inspections, with a clear focus on achieving strong regulatory outcomes
• Managing rotas, staffing levels, training, supervision, and performance management in a fair and supportive way
• Overseeing budgets and the smooth day-to-day running of the home, ensuring a stable and well-organised service
• Embedding a trauma-informed approach that promotes safety, boundaries, and positive routines for children and young people

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Regulatory compliance

Coaching and development

Education

Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years)

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, to lead a small, values-led home and drive safeguarding, care planning and regulatory compliance.

This hands-on leadership role offers £55,000–£65,000 per year plus a £5,000 welcome bonus, permanent full-time employment, funded development, and a supportive leadership structure to deliver high-quality outcomes for children.