Children's Home Registered Manager

Registered Manager

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England

Salary:
From £55,500 to £69,500 per annum

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed Specialist Therapeutic Home in Stoke-on-Trent. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people within a supportive and professional environment. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Providing a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people in the Staffordshire setting.
• Leading and developing a team to deliver high-quality residential care aligned with Ofsted standards.
• Ensuring all documentation, records, and reports are accurate, organised, and up-to-date for review.
• Building positive relationships with children, families, professionals, and external agencies to support positive outcomes.
• Overseeing compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and maintaining high standards during inspections.

• A Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or Level 4 Registered Manager Award (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years’ experience working with children and young people within a residential environment, including 2 years at senior level.
• Proven experience of Ofsted inspections and working with regulatory standards.
• A Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young Person’s Workforce or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and the ability to undertake shift work, including sleep-ins and out-of-hours on-call duties.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and knowledge of safeguarding policies.

• Competitive salary with sleep-in payments and regular pay reviews.
• Pension auto-enrolment scheme.
• Access to a ‘Pay Care Scheme’ for medical costs.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
• Discounts on high street and online brands through the Engage platform.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 6.6 weeks, plus additional leave after 5 years of service.
• Funding for professional development, including Level 5 Leadership & Management courses.
• Reimbursement of DBS and Social Care Wales registration costs.
• Supportive team environment committed to safeguarding and continuous improvement.

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