OFSTED Registered Manager - Children's Residential Service

Job Description:

Registered Manager

Salary: Up to £54,500
Working pattern: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with one day per week working from home
We are recruiting on behalf of our client

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a high-quality children’s residential home. The Registered Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring outstanding care, strong safeguarding practice and full compliance with Ofsted regulations.

The Registered Manager will work Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with the flexibility to work from home one day each week. This structure supports a healthy work–life balance while ensuring consistent leadership and presence within the home.

As the Registered Manager, you will oversee staffing, supervision, training, performance management, budgeting and all operational aspects of the home. You will ensure the environment remains safe, nurturing and focused on improving outcomes for young people with complex needs. The Registered Manager role requires excellent decision-making skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure.

Candidates must have significant experience working within children’s residential care, a strong understanding of legislation and regulations, and a proven ability to lead teams effectively. This Registered Manager role is suited to a confident leader who can drive continuous improvement, build a positive team culture, and maintain robust safeguarding and compliance systems.

This Registered Manager opportunity is ideal for someone ready to take ownership of a high-performing residential service and play a vital role in shaping the lives and futures of young people in care.