Ofsted Registered Manager

• Provide inspirational, values-driven leadership to the staff team
• Create a culture of stability, warmth, and high expectations
• Embed trauma-informed and therapeutic practice throughout the home
• Maintain full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements
• Lead the home through inspections, ensuring high-quality documentation and strong evidence of impact
• Implement effective quality assurance and continuous improvement systems
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the home
• Ensure personalised care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are in place and regularly reviewed
• Work collaboratively with local authorities, schools, therapists, and external agencies
• Oversee daily operations including rotas, staffing levels, budgeting, and household management
• Recruit, supervise, and professionally develop a skilled team through training, coaching, and reflective practice
• Support staff progression, including QCF Level 3 and beyond
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment that supports identity, emotional regulation, resilience, and independence
• Promote education, life skills, positive routines, and meaningful engagement
• Champion the voice of each young person in every decision
• Contribute to service development, organisational growth and long-term planning
• Promote a strong, ethical, child-centred culture within the home

• Previous experience as Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children's residential home
• Strong working knowledge of trauma-informed practice and therapeutic models
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding, regulations, and Ofsted inspection frameworks
• Proven ability to lead staff, manage performance, and build effective multi-agency relationships
• Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young People's Workforce (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's Services (desired or willingness to work toward)
• Strong CPD history including safeguarding, behaviour support, and leadership
• Warm, nurturing, and child-centred
• Emotionally resilient, calm under pressure
• Highly organised, accountable, and proactive
• Passionate about improving outcomes for young people and supporting team wellbeing

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's Services (desired or willingness to work toward)

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
• Clear progression opportunities
• Pension scheme & paid annual leave
• Access to wellbeing and mental health support
• Fully funded professional development, including Level 5 and higher qualifications
• Opportunity to shape and grow a therapeutic home with strong values