Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
📍 Location: Reading & Bracknell
💰 Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
⏳ Hours: Full-Time (Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 17:00, with flexibility and on-call duties)
Are you an experienced leader in children's residential care, passionate about making a real difference in young lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager to lead a nurturing home for children aged 8-18 who have experienced trauma and emotional/behavioural challenges.
Why Join Us?
✅ Full induction & ongoing training
✅ Fully funded qualifications
✅ Enhanced pay scales for experience & qualifications
✅ Employee benefits platform (Vivup)
✅ Pension scheme & enhanced DBS
✅ 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays & your birthday!)
About the Role
As a Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership, management, and smooth running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with Ofsted regulations. You’ll create a safe and therapeutic environment where young people can heal, grow, and achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Register with Ofsted as the Home Manager
🔹 Lead & inspire a team using therapeutic parenting approaches (PACE)
🔹 Ensure safeguarding, well-being, and development of young people
🔹 Oversee care plans, risk assessments & incident reports
🔹 Build and maintain strong relationships with external agencies
🔹 Support young people in their education, relationships & independence
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Experience: Management experience in a children's residential setting
✔ Knowledge: Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care & Ofsted regulations
✔ Skills: Leadership, communication, organisation & emotional resilience
✔ Qualifications:
Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Willingness to achieve Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Care
✔ Desirable: Ofsted registration experience & safeguarding lead training
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated leader to make a real impact in a highly rewarding role.
📩 Interested? Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat!
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