Registered Manager; Children and Young

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to develop and nurture a beautiful, two‑bedded residential home for children and young people. We are looking for someone who knows how to make a house a home. This opportunity will see you lead and inspire your own team and, with your guidance, ensure that the children living within the home have outstanding care, great role‑models and a safe place to call home.

You will be joining an amazing organisation that provides beautiful, safe and secure homes for children and young people aged 8‑18 with backgrounds of emotional behavioural difficulties and associated learning difficulties. The homes offer long‑term placements where children and young people receive a high level of nurturing and therapeutic care. Children and young people are supported to attend school and activities and are instilled with confidence and life skills, aiming for the best possible outcomes.

• Run the day‑to‑day operations of the home.
• Ensure high standards of care and support in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Lead and support a team to deliver outstanding care that promotes stability, growth, independence and positive outcomes.
• Supervise care and give young people the support they need to thrive.
• Ensure the home meets all legislation, including children's homes regulations, quality standards and policies.
• Manage the home’s budgets, resources and environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure the home’s statement of purpose is fulfilled.

• Extensive experience in children’s residential care management.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to providing a nurturing and empowering environment.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce.
• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children’s Services or willingness to undertake this qualification as part of the role.
• Full UK driving licence.

• 10 % discretionary bonus per annum.
• 33 days annual leave per annum.
• Full funding for relevant and essential qualifications.
• Auto‑enrolment into salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows).
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance / death in service x 2 basic salary.
• Cash‑back health‑care plan (Medicash) – claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling and more.
• Blue Light Card for store discounts.