Registered Manager - Childrens Home

Amnis Education are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist residential childcare provider supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, abuse, exploitation, learning difficulties, and emotional and behavioural challenges.

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This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic residential home supporting young people aged 1117 within a highly specialist and child-centred environment.
3S Adolescent Cares senior leadership team bring over 60 years of combined experience working with some of the UKs most traumatised children, supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Therapeutic Care Practitioners, clinicians, Quality Assurance professionals, and Independent Visitors.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will lead the home with professionalism, compassion, and strong operational oversight. You will be responsible for safeguarding, compliance, team leadership, home performance, and ensuring exceptional outcomes for children and young people.
You will work closely with Local Authorities, clinicians, families, and internal stakeholders to ensure the home consistently operates to a high standard in line with Childrens Homes Regulations and Ofsted expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the residential home
Create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times
Lead, motivate, supervise, and develop the staff team
Ensure compliance with Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Manage Ofsted inspections and maintain high service standards
Oversee staffing, rotas, budgets, and resource allocation effectively
Promote therapeutic and trauma-informed childcare practices
Develop strong partnerships with Local Authorities and external professionals
Monitor placement plans and ensure childrens individual needs are met
Maintain accurate records, reports, and quality assurance processes
Support positive outcomes, education engagement, and behaviour management
Drive a culture of accountability, professionalism, and high standards
Promote a High Warmth / High Control approach within the home
Ensure the home operates in line with the organisations ethos and values
Requirements
Essential:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or equivalent)
Full UK Driving Licence
Minimum 3 years experience working with children with BESD within residential childcare
Minimum 1 years experience managing or supervising staff within a care setting
Experience managing Ofsted inspections to a minimum Good rating
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation, and Quality Standards
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to manage budgets, staffing, and operational performance effectively
Flexible and committed approach to supporting the home and staff team
Desirable:
Experience within youth justice or probation settings
Therapeutic or trauma-informed care experience
Counselling or team-building skills
Whats on Offer
Supportive senior leadership structure
Opportunity to lead a specialist therapeutic service
Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
At Amnis Education, safeguarding and safer recruitment are at the heart of everything we do. All applicants will be subject to enhanced vetting and compliance checks.
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If you are an experienced residential childcare leader passionate about achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable young people, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply today by sending your CV for immediate consideration.