Assistant Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Job Description:

Assistant Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £54,000 per annum
• Bonus: Up to £6,000 per annum (performance-related)
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Holiday Entitlement: 28 days per year, inclusive of public and bank holidays

About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Registered Manager to support the leadership of a children’s residential home. You will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding, and full compliance with Ofsted and Children’s Home Regulations.
Your focus will be on providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive, while supporting the Registered Manager in leading and developing a skilled staff team.
Key Responsibilities Children & Young People

• Ensure the home meets all Ofsted and regulatory requirements
• Safeguard all children and young people and promote their welfare at all times
• Deliver care in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations, quality standards, and company policies
• Oversee admissions, care plans, risk assessments, and reviews
• Work closely with families, social workers, advocates, and other professionals
• Monitor children’s progress and ensure their needs, goals, and outcomes are met
• Support staff in managing challenging behaviour positively
• Provide direct care when required, including occasional shift cover

Staff Management

• Recruit, induct, supervise, and develop staff in line with regulatory standards
• Ensure safer recruitment checks (DBS, references, etc.) are completed
• Provide regular supervision, appraisals, and team meetings
• Manage performance, sickness, absence, and disciplinary matters
• Identify training needs and promote continuous professional development
• Promote company values and positive staff culture

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain high standards across care, safeguarding, health & safety, and equality
• Ensure the Statement of Purpose is followed and regularly reviewed
• Manage inspections, audits, and actions from reviews
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty requirements

General Duties

• Work within agreed budgets
• Take part in on-call duties as required
• Promote the home positively within the local community
• Follow all company policies, especially safeguarding and child protection
• Undertake training and ongoing professional development

Person Specification Essential Experience & Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care within the last 5 years
• At least 1 year in a management or supervisory role
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a staff team effectively
• Good communication, organisational, and IT skills
• Physically and mentally fit to manage a residential home
• Full driving licence

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to complete a Fit Person interview with Ofsted
• Commitment to the organisation’s values
• Willingness to complete further training if required