Children's Registered Manager

Job Description:

Children’s Registered Manager

Leicestershire – Sileby area
Full‑time, Permanent
Salary: DOE £50,000 - £60,000

About the Role

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Residential Manager to oversee the operations of a small children’s residential home based in Leicestershire.

This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a child-centred approach, and experience managing within a residential childcare environment. You will support a team of Residential Support Workers to ensure the home meets all quality, care, and safeguarding standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the residential home
• Support, supervise, and develop a team of care staff
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding, and behavioural strategies
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Build positive relationships with young people, families, and external agencies
• Participate in the on-call and sleep-in rota as required

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
• At least 2 years of experience in a residential childcare setting
• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory or senior care role
• Working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Passion for improving the lives of young people

Desirable

• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care approaches

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Sleep-in and on-call bonuses
• Paid training and continuous professional development
• Supportive team culture and clear career progression pathways
• Pension scheme, wellbeing support, and employee benefits

Additional Information

• This role requires an Enhanced DBS check
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time
• Gender-specific roles may apply under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

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