Children’s Registered Manager

Children's Registered Manager focuses on provide full operational and strategic leadership across the children’s residential home.

What the role involves

• Provide full operational and strategic leadership across the children’s residential home.
• Ensure the home consistently meets Children’s Homes Regulations , Quality Standards , and safeguarding expectations.
• Leading on referrals, placement decisions, admissions, and matching to ensure the right environment for each child.
• Overseeing safeguarding practice, incident management, behavioural support, and risk reduction.
• Maintaining clear oversight of care plans, case records, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Develop strong partnerships with local authorities, commissioners, therapists, education teams, and families.

Skills and requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services , or equivalent.
• Strong management experience within a regulated children’s residential setting.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and children’s residential legislation.
• Experience leading teams within complex or multi-agency care environments.

Confirmed role details

• £55,000 - £70,000 salary.
• Opportunity to lead a high-profile service in one of the UK’s most active care markets.
• Strong senior-level support and operational backing.

Additional role context

• Ensure the service operates in line with all regulatory expectations while also creating a positive culture for both young people and staff.

Known job details

• Pay: £55,000 - £70,000