Children's Registered Manager

About the Role Nocturnal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a thriving Ofsted regulated children's home. This is a stable, long-term opportunity to provide strong, visionary leadership that ensures the highest standards of person-centred childcare and delivers outstanding outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. You'll create a culture of excellence, lead a skilled and engaged workforce, and ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations. The role offers strategic autonomy, clear accountability, and the chance to shape the future of a service dedicated to child welfare. Why This Role Matters This stable, long-term opportunity offers secure employment with a financially viable organization, clear career progression, and work-life balance with defined hours. You'll have management support, a strong team culture that values open communication and recognition, and a competitive salary reviewed annually. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage a fully compliant Ofsted regulated service, achieving at least "Good" with Outstanding as the goal * Provide visionary leadership and coaching to inspire a skilled, engaged workforce * Ensure the highest standards of person-centred childcare with focus on best outcomes for each child * Demonstrate strong safeguarding leadership, promoting an honest and open culture * Maintain full compliance with Health and Safety policies and mandated training targets * Take accountability for financial viability and agreed targets * Establish excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders, leading on enquiries and business development * Manage the service's out-of-hours on-call rota What We're Looking For * Current Ofsted registration or ability to obtain full Ofsted registration * Minimum 2 years' experience in residential care of children (within last 5 years) * Minimum 1 year in a supervisory or management role overseeing care staff * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent, or commitment to achieve * Person of integrity and good character with excellent safeguarding awareness * Demonstrated excellence in leadership, management, and people development * Strong financial acumen and commercial awareness * Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills * Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and manage complex workloads * Proficiency with information and communication technology * Enhanced DBS clearance (or ability to obtain) Desirable * Track record of achieving Outstanding ratings * Experience in partnership development and business growth What We Offer * Competitive salary commensurate with experience, reviewed annually * Comprehensive professional development and training support * Supportive and inclusive working environment * Clear career progression opportunities * Staff wellbeing and rewards programmes * Strategic autonomy within a supportive management structure * Work-life balance with predictable hours * Long-term stability with a financially secure organization Safeguarding Nocturnal Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and requires full Ofsted registration in accordance with statutory conditions and timescales. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV. We'll be in touch promptly with next steps. We respond to all applications within 2 weeks