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Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Newhaven, East Sussex

Salary: 50,000- 60,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Prospero Health & Social Care is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Newhaven, East Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading a child-centred service, ensuring the home delivers exceptional care, maintains the highest safeguarding standards, and remains fully compliant with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.

As the Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the home, leading and developing a dedicated team to create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children and young people can thrive. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality care, maintaining staffing levels, promoting positive outcomes, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Working closely with the Responsible Individual and Quality & Compliance Manager, you will oversee regulatory compliance, manage safeguarding responsibilities, implement effective care planning, and ensure the home is always inspection-ready. You will also build positive relationships with local authorities, education providers, healthcare professionals, families, and other partner agencies to ensure children receive the best possible support.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in children's residential care, excellent leadership and safeguarding experience, and a thorough understanding of Ofsted requirements and the Children's Homes Regulations. You'll be a confident and resilient leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and developing high-performing teams.

• Competitive salary of 50,000- 60,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to lead an established children's residential home.
• Supportive senior leadership and governance structure.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next opportunity, or a strong Deputy Manager ready to progress into registration, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Prospero Health & Social Care for a confidential discussion about this opportunity

IND - HSC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and passionate Registered Manager to join Daystars Home Ltd and lead one of their specialist children's residential homes in Maidstone, Kent.

The home supports children and young people with Learning Disabilities and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, providing a smaller, nurturing environment where therapeutic care can flourish.

What We Offer

• Starting Salary of 60,000
• Supportive and fast-moving working environment
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Ongoing managerial support and professional development
• Opportunities to develop your existing skills and learn new ones
• Flexible working and flexitime
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Strong staffing levels and excellent staff retention
• No reliance on agency staff, supporting consistency for children
• Collaborative professional network and strong partnership working
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives and futures of children and young people

The organisation is committed to embedding trauma-informed practice and creating safe, stable and supportive environments where children can thrive. With strong staffing levels, excellent staff retention and no reliance on agency workers, the organisation provides the consistency and stability that children need to build trusting relationships and achieve positive outcomes.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the service, while working within a collaborative organisation that values reflective practice, continuous learning and professional development.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will provide strong leadership and oversight of the home, ensuring children receive high-quality, therapeutic and individualised care.

You will:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the children's home
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
• Champion trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• Lead, support and develop the staff team
• Promote reflective practice and a culture of continuous learning
• Ensure high standards of care and safeguarding are maintained
• Work collaboratively with practitioners, professionals and external agencies
• Build strong relationships with the wider professional network supporting the children
• Ensure the service operates in line with relevant regulatory and professional standards
• Drive positive outcomes for children and young people

About You

We welcomes applications from both experienced Registered Managers and Assistant Managers within residential children's services who are ready to take the next step in their career.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within a residential children's setting
• Experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities and/or emotional and behavioural needs
• A genuine commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A passion for creating safe and nurturing environments for children
• The ability to work collaboratively with professionals and external agencies
• A commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is required, or you must be willing to complete this within the first two years of employment.

This role is subject to a successful Enhanced DBS Check.

At RJS Resourcing, we partner with values-driven children's home providers across the UK and work on a continuous stream of exciting opportunities within residential childcare. If this role isn't quite the right fit, we'd still love to hear from you to discuss our wider portfolio of Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Responsible Individual, Senior and Residential Support Worker vacancies.

We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Lancashire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that is committed to providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic homes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD). You'll play a key role in building a high-performing team, maintaining excellent standards of care, and achieving positive outcomes for the children you support.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of 55,000 - 63,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, registration history, and home size
• Ofsted Bonus of up to 3,000 per year
• Sign-on Bonus of up to 3,000 within your first six months
• First-year earning potential of up to 66,000
• Blue Light Card
• Company pension
• Employee Welfare Programme, including GP access, counselling support, and retail discounts
• Support towards completing your Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
• Supportive management team and structured working environment
• Excellent career progression opportunities

The Role

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance are maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the children's home
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people
• Recruiting, mentoring, and developing a high-performing staff team
• Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation, and company policies
• Managing staff performance, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement
• Building positive relationships with children, families, social workers, and external professionals
• Driving the home towards Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes

About You

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior role within a children's residential EBD setting
• Previous leadership or management experience within a children's home
• Experience of Ofsted registrations, inspections, or both
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, children's legislation, and Ofsted regulations
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent recognised qualification)
• Hold or be willing to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK (No sponsorship available)

Desirable

• 5+ years' experience within children's residential care
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs
• Proven track record of achieving or maintaining Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings

Are you ready to lead the launch of an outstanding children's home? £45,000 £65,000 per annum + Profit Share Bonus

Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to build something exceptional from day one?

An established and growing care provider is opening a brand-new, purpose-built Children's Residential Home in Bracknell, specialising in supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Disorders (EBD). This is an exciting opportunity to lead a premium service from its inception, creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can thrive.

The impressive six-bedroom home features luxury ensuite bedrooms, beautifully landscaped gardens, and is currently undergoing a high-quality refurbishment designed to provide an exceptional living environment for the young people in its care.

We're looking for an ambitious and passionate leader who is committed to achieving excellence and building a service that delivers outstanding outcomes.

As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for establishing and leading the home, including:

• Leading the Ofsted registration process and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Developing and implementing robust policies, procedures, and therapeutic care frameworks.
• Recruiting, developing, and inspiring a high-performing care team.
• Managing the day-to-day operation of the home with the aim of achieving an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
• Building strong relationships with Local Authorities, Children's Services, and commissioning teams to secure placements.
• Managing budgets, occupancy, and financial performance while maintaining exceptional standards of care.

To be successful, you will have:

• Significant experience managing Children's Residential Homes supporting young people with EBD.
• A proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspection outcomes.
• Strong leadership skills with experience recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of children's residential legislation, safeguarding, and Ofsted regulations.
• Existing relationships with Local Authorities and referral networks.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

• Competitive salary of £45,000 £65,000, depending on experience.
• Attractive Profit Share Bonus Scheme.
• The opportunity to establish and lead a flagship children's residential service from the ground up.
• A modern, purpose-built working environment with premium facilities.
• The autonomy to build your own team and shape the culture of the home.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to make a lasting impact by creating an outstanding home for children with complex needs.

If you have the experience, passion, and leadership skills to build an exceptional service from day one, we would love to hear from you.

Make a Real Difference to Children's Lives

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and passionate Registered Manager to join Daystars Home Ltd and lead one of their specialist children's residential homes in Maidstone, Kent.

The home supports children and young people with Learning Disabilities and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, providing a smaller, nurturing environment where th click apply for full job details

PSRBRAD Registered Manager

Bradford Total package: up to 73,808

Our client, a leading provider of residential and educational support to children, is looking to appoint a Registered Manager to work in their Bradford Home.

Working in a Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager you will be a part of making sure that the home environment can support this by ensuring both staff and the young people feel secure, safe and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like the hugest victory!

Our clients homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and their aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in their care. This is all made possible because their service is holistic and touches on every aspect of their young people's developmental needs. From their Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to many other clinical team members who feed into the overall picture they achieve positive outcomes by having the most joined-up service in SEND.

What our client offers:

• Base salary of 51,331 - 63,553
• Bonus of 10% of salary reviewed annually, 2,500 on call bonus (approx. 10 weekends per year) and Attendance allowance 1,400
• You also receive a long-term incentive plan - a bonus of 30% of salary accrued each year and paid as a future lump sum
• 7 Weeks holiday

Overview

By managing the day to day operations in the home and taking ownership of Ofsted requirements you enable their young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. You will actively be involved with new referrals and be safe in the knowledge that you will be providing a home in the UKs leading provider of specialist education and care.

Experience Required:

• Experience managing an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children's home
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months

For more information, or to apply now please follow the link provided.

Registered Manager
Children's Residential Home Stafford ST18 Full Time £55,000 + Performance Bonus

Lead a Good-rated home and make a lasting difference to young lives
Are you an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a passionate, child-centred Registered Manager to lead our established children's residential home in Staffordshire. Our home is proud to hold a Good Ofsted rating, reflecting the commitment of our team and the positive outcomes achieved for the young people in our care.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a well-established service, supported by an experienced senior leadership team that values quality care, professional development and positive outcomes for children and young people.

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where children can thrive, while leading and inspiring a dedicated staff team to deliver exceptional care.
What You'll Be Doing

• Providing strong, visible leadership and support to your team
• Maintaining compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards
• Ensuring children receive high-quality, individualised care and support
• Developing positive relationships with families, social workers and partner agencies
• Managing staffing, rotas, budgets, supervision and performance management
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of young people remains at the heart of everything you do
• Leading on quality assurance and continuous service improvement
• Preparing for and successfully managing Ofsted inspections

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior position within children's residential care
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and safeguarding legislation
• Proven experience achieving positive outcomes with Ofsted
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

• Experience supporting children with EBD and trauma-related needs
• Knowledge of therapeutic care models such as PACE or DDP
• Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager

• £55,000 salary package
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Supportive and accessible senior leadership team
• Opportunity to lead an established, Good-rated home
• Funded training and continuous professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression and future growth
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28 days annual leave
• The opportunity to genuinely transform the lives of vulnerable children and young people

Job Overview

About Us

At Arbor Life, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care and support within a nurturing environment for children aged 7-17. We are a forward-thinking organisation that values integrity, compassion, and professional development. Our focus is on empowering both our staff and the people we support to reach their full potential.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a solo provision in Walsall. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and maintaining high standards of care and support.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a service from the ground up, working closely with the organisation s leadership team to deliver exceptional outcomes for the young person in your care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, compassionate leadership and management for the solo provision.
• Ensure the service fully complies with Ofsted standards and other relevant legislation.
• Develop and implement effective care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Recruit, train, and support staff to maintain a high-performing team culture.
• Maintain accurate records, policies, and procedures in line with best practice.
• Build positive relationships with professionals, families, and external stakeholders.
• Lead with a commitment to safeguarding, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance and contribute to achieving Good and Outstanding inspection outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care (or working towards).
• At least 2 years of experience in a Deputy Manager or Managerial role within a care or supported living setting.
• Sound understanding of Ofsted regulations and care standards.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Passion for delivering person-centred, high-quality care.
• Ability to work flexibly, including participation in on-call duties when required.

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for an experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career, or for an established Registered Manager seeking a new and rewarding challenge.

If you are motivated, dedicated, and ready to make a difference, we d love to hear from you.

If you would like to learn more, please contact us for a chat or visit our website.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Assistant manager: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum DOE
Hours: Permanent - Full-time, 9.00am to 5.00pm with flexibility around the needs of the home
Benefits: Opportunity to earn a bonus on top of basic salary, 33 days annual leave, standard pension contribution and on-call allowance (TBC)

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity to join a brand-new children's home in Newton Abbot as a Registered Manager. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional to join before the home opens and play a key role in shaping the culture, values and standards of the service from day one.

As the Registered Manager, you will have genuine influence over every aspect of the home, from supporting with Ofsted registration and recruitment through to establishing a positive, therapeutic environment where children can thrive.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children in care, enjoy building services from the ground up and have the leadership skills to create a safe, nurturing and positive home environment, then we would love to hear from you!

The Company

Our client is opening a brand-new children's home in Newton Abbot and is looking to appoint a Children's Home Registered Manager to lead the service from the very beginning.

The home has been purposefully designed to provide a spacious and therapeutic environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join at the start of a new venture and have genuine input into the development of the home, supporting with the setup, establishing high standards of care and creating a positive environment for children and staff.

As the first person to join the service, you will have the autonomy and support to shape the home's culture, values and processes, ensuring safeguarding, compliance and outstanding care are embedded from the outset.

You'll be supported throughout the registration process by an experienced Responsible Individual, Director and specialist external consultancy, including guidance and mock Ofsted interview preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the children's home, ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation.
• Lead the Ofsted registration process and support the setup and development of the new service, including operational standards, resources and opening preparations.
• Ensure the welfare, safety and development of children remains at the heart of everything the service delivers.
• Support budget management, effective resource use and promote a strong health and safety culture for children and staff.

Skills, Experience & Knowledge Requirements:

• A Social Work qualification, QCF Level 5 qualification, or currently working towards this.
• Level 3 Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, or willingness to enrol.
• Minimum of 2 years residential childcare experience, with previous supervisory or management experience within a care environment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements and best practice within residential childcare.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing teams with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A passionate and driven individual who is committed to improving outcomes for children in care and creating a positive, supportive home environment.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Applications will also be considered from qualified Social Workers who have experience working within a management role and are currently working towards their Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package of 50,000 - 60,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus linked to successful Ofsted registration.
• 33 days annual leave entitlement.
• Standard pension contribution included.
• On-call allowance (TBC).
• Full support throughout the Ofsted registration process, including specialist consultancy guidance and mock Ofsted interview preparation.
• Opportunity to join before the home opens and play a key role in shaping the service from day one.
• Autonomy to build and develop your own team and culture.
• Limited flexible working arrangements may be considered initially for candidates who are relocating.

Next steps

If you are interested in finding out more, please apply on our website or call the office on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat or email (url removed)

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Pay: £40,000 £58,101 per year plus bonus (dependent on Ofsted rating and occupancy) and benefits package

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Children s Home Manager to join an Ofsted-registered children s home in St Helens. This is a full-time, permanent leadership position where you will take overall responsibility for the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and support for the young people who live there. You will lead and inspire the team, uphold regulatory excellence, and create a positive, nurturing environment that helps children and young people thrive.

Full-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management and day-to-day operations of the Ofsted-registered children s home, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and policies
• Provide strong leadership to the care team, motivating and supporting staff to deliver high-quality care
• Oversee the development and implementation of individual care plans tailored to each child s needs
• Maintain rigorous safeguarding practices and promote a safe, supportive environment at all times
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with external agencies, families, and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement in line with Ofsted standards and best practice
• Foster a culture of professionalism, ethical conduct, and positive outcomes for children and young people

Requirements

• Level 4 / Level 5 qualification in Management (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years experience in an Ofsted-registered children s home
• Level 3 / 4 Children Residential Care (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Ofsted standards and processes
• Proven leadership and communication skills to inspire and motivate a team
• A commitment to delivering the highest standards of care, professionalism, and ethical conduct
• Passion for transforming the lives of children

Join us in making a meaningful difference. This is an excellent opportunity to lead with purpose and support vulnerable young people on their journey toward independence and well-being.

Work Location: In person St Helens