Registered Manager

Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home Location: ST21 6JU Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + 10% Performance Bonus Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent ________________________________________ About the Role We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Manager or an ambitious Deputy looking to step up into a leadership role within a supportive, growth-focused organisation. You will be responsible for the overall management of the home, ensuring high-quality care is delivered while maintaining full regulatory compliance and striving for Good or Outstanding outcomes. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities * Oversee the day-to-day running of the home in line with Ofsted regulations * Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing staff team * Ensure the home provides safe, nurturing, and child-centred care * Drive quality standards to achieve and maintain Good or Outstanding ratings * Manage budgets, staffing, and operational performance * Lead on safeguarding and ensure best practice is embedded * Build strong relationships with local authorities and external stakeholders * Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections ________________________________________ Requirements * Experience within a Good or Outstanding-rated children's residential service * Background working with children with EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) and/or LD (Learning Disabilities) * Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up * Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children's home legislation * Proven leadership and team management skills * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards) desirable ________________________________________ Working Pattern * 173 hours per month (Monday-Friday) * On-call rota (approximately once every 2 weeks) ________________________________________ Salary & Benefits * £50,000 - £55,000 basic salary * 10% performance-related bonus * 28 days annual leave + bank holidays * Clear internal progression pathways * Strong learning & development programmes * Supportive, family-oriented company culture ________________________________________ Why Join? * Join a people-first organisation that invests in its staff * Excellent progression opportunities into senior roles * Continuous training and development to support your career * Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age