Children's Home Registered Manager

Job Title:

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location:

Plymouth, Devon

Salary:
Up to £43,000 per annum + £5,000 Welcome Bonus + 21% Annual Bonus

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to oversee a children's residential home in Plymouth. This role involves leading a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment that supports children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and operational excellence within a supportive team.

• Leading and developing a high-performing, child-centred care team in a Children’s Residential Home.
• Delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people through trauma-informed practices.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, safeguarding procedures, and quality standards, including the Children Act 1989 and children’s home regulations.
• Managing operational performance, budgets, and service development to optimise care delivery.
• Building a positive, inclusive, and therapeutic culture within the home.
• Working closely with clinical and specialist advisors, including psychologists and therapists, to support children’s needs.
• Coaching and mentoring team members to develop future leaders within the organisation.

• A minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience within children’s residential care.
• Achieved or working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People).
• Strong knowledge of trauma, neurodiversity, and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience managing budgets and financial resources.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

• Competitive salary of up to £43,000 with regular pay reviews.
• Generous welcome bonus of £5,000 and 21% annual bonus.
• 32 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Opportunities for career progression within a supportive organisation.
• Ongoing training and professional development supported by an award-winning Learning and Development team.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes.
• Life assurance worth twice your annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing support, advice, and guidance.
• Staff referral scheme with a £500 bonus.
• Discounts at high street retailers, days out, holidays, and more via Blue Light Card.

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