Registered Manager - Childrens Home

Location:New Forest area of Hampshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience. £35,000-£50,000
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home supporting young people in a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.

You will be responsible for the overall management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, compliance, and team performance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a positive, child-centred culture where young people can thrive, develop independence, and reach their full potential.

• Provide strong leadership and day-to-day operational management of the home.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, and motivate a high-performing staff team.
• Lead by example and promote best practice across all areas of service delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding requirements.
• Maintain high standards of care and support that contribute to positive Ofsted outcomes.
• Manage all regulatory requirements, notifications, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee the development and implementation of individual care plans.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, healthcare professionals, education providers, and families.
• Ensure children receive the support, stability, and opportunities needed to achieve positive outcomes.
• Promote the physical, emotional, educational, and social wellbeing of all young people.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Ensure the home remains safe, welcoming, and appropriately maintained.
• Monitor staffing levels, rotas, and operational performance.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
• Minimum 2 years' experience within a children's residential setting in the last 5 years.
• At least 1 year's experience in a supervisory or management position within a children's residential home.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures, child protection legislation, and Ofsted regulations.
• Eligible to register with Ofsted as a Registered Manager.

• Experience leading a home to a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.
• Therapeutic care experience or training.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card
• 28 Days Annual Leave
• Meals on shift
• Pension
• Company cars available whilst on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Casual Dress
• Fully Funded Qualifications
• Regular 1-2-1 Support

If you are an experienced residential childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career with a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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