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OFSTED Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (2 Bed). Make a Real Difference in a Home That Puts Children First. We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and values-driven OFSTED Registered Manager to lead a small, nurturing 2-bed children's residential home in Northampton. This is a unique opportunity to shape a safe, stable, and trauma-informed environment where young people with emotional, behavioural, and social needs can feel secure, supported, and empowered to thrive. If you are a confident leader with strong safeguarding expertise and a genuine commitment to high-quality, child-centred care, this role offers both autonomy and purpose. Role Overview: As the Registered Manager, you will hold full responsibility for the leadership, management, and regulatory compliance of the home, ensuring outstanding outcomes for the young people and a positive, supportive culture for staff. You will lead by example, embedding best practice in line with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, while maintaining inspection readiness and driving continuous improvement.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strong, compassionate, and values-led leadership to create a safe, nurturing, and structured home
Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and OFSTED requirements
Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining robust safeguarding practice at all times
Lead the home confidently through OFSTED inspections and regulatory processes
Develop, implement, and review care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans
Manage referrals, placements, incidents, complaints, and statutory notifications
Recruit, develop, supervise, and retain a skilled, motivated staff team
Ensure effective rotas, safe staffing levels, and sound budget management
Build strong multi-agency partnerships with local authorities, social workers, education providers, and external professionals
Monitor quality through audits, supervision, appraisals, and continuous improvement planning
Promote a trauma-informed, child-centred culture that prioritises voice, safety, and emotional wellbeing
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager in a children's residential setting
OFSTED Registered Manager
Strong working knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards
Proven experience managing OFSTED inspections and maintaining compliance
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children's Services essential or already achieved
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
Ability to work flexibly, including participation in an on-call rota
Full UK driving licence
Child-centred, nurturing, and values-driven
Calm, resilient, and confident under pressure
Highly organised, accountable, and proactive
Passionate about improving outcomes for young people
Committed to staff development and high-quality practice
What we offer:
Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000, depending on experience
Opportunity to lead a small, well-supported 2-bed home
Real autonomy to shape the culture, standards, and direction of the service
Supportive senior leadership with clear expectations
A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference in young people's lives
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