Registered Manager Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Southampton City Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to help shape, develop and then ultimately manage a new Southampton based high-quality children’s home which we anticipate opening in the summer of 2025. This is a pivotal role where you’ll ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment, enabling children and young people to thrive and achieve their potential. The role will be paid at SCC grade 12 (£54,599 - £61,658). As the Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, delivering excellent care standards, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and empowerment. The service will provide a home for four children aged 13-18 years old and will aim to provide a safe, stable environment where children’s needs can be assessed and plans can be formulated to support children to return to living in the community, ideally within a family environment or independent living. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management : Lead and inspire a team of dedicated staff, ensuring effective performance management, training, and development. Compliance and Quality Assurance : Maintain full compliance with Ofsted regulations and other statutory requirements, achieving or exceeding "Good" or "Outstanding" ratings. Child-Centered Care : Develop and implement individualised care plans that meet the needs and aspirations of each child. Safeguarding : Ensure the home provides a safe environment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Budget Management : Oversee budgets and resources efficiently to ensure the home operates sustainably. Partnership Working : Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies to deliver coordinated and holistic support. About you: We are looking for an exceptional leader with: Qualifications : NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Experience : A proven track record of managing a children’s home or similar setting with demonstrable success in achieving positive outcomes for young people. Knowledge : Deep understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding practices. Skills : Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Commitment : A passion for improving the lives of children and young people, with a child-centered approach to care. W hat we can offer you : Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below. A generous local government pension scheme. Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave. Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant). 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays. Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts. Great local transport links. Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support. F or further information on our benefits package please visit : Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk) Recruitment contact details: Email: recruitmentsouthampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4033 For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council Follow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news. Twitter Facebook YouTube