Registered Manager - Children's Residential Service

Job Title:

Children’s Home Registered Manager

Location:

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Salary: £52,500 - £60,000 per annum

Employment Type:

Permanent

Job Description:

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join our client as a Children’s Home Registered Manager in Gloucester and make a lasting impact on children and young people. This role offers the opportunity to lead a new residential service in a vibrant community, dedicated to providing high-quality care and support.

As a Children’s Home Registered Manager based in Gloucester, your daily duties will include:

• Leading and motivating a dedicated team to deliver high standards of care and support for young people.
• Ensuring the safety and safeguarding of children in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, and external agencies.
• Overseeing the operational management of the home, including compliance, staff development, and service quality.
• Shaping a nurturing environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.

To be successful as a Children’s Home Registered Manager, you will need:

• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children’s Services or equivalent (or willingness to undertake within six months).
• Proven experience working with vulnerable children and young people in a residential setting.
• Strong understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment for children’s homes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum, with regular pay reviews.
• Welcome bonus of £5,000 paid on successful registration.
• Annual bonus of £5,000 for achieving quality and budget targets.
• Additional holiday purchase scheme and access to ongoing professional development.
• Participation in a Management Incentive Plan, enabling you to share in the long-term success of the organisation.
• Free meals on shift, employee recognition schemes, and a supportive leadership team.
• Opportunities to apply for family & friends grants through the Care Tech Foundation.

We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.