Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Goole
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
Benefits: Excellent benefits package + funded qualifications + wellbeing support

Hampton’s are working in partnership with a not-for-profit children’s residential care provider seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a 4-bed children’s home in Goole.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong and values-driven leader to create a nurturing, psychologically informed environment while driving regulatory excellence and positive outcomes for young people.

The Role: Registered Manager

• Successfully register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager and lead the home to achieve and maintain “Good” or “Outstanding” outcomes.

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, Ofsted requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

• Create a positive, safe, and emotionally supportive home environment where children can thrive.

• Oversee the development, auditing, and review of Care Plans, Risk Assessments, and associated documentation.

• Work collaboratively with the in-house Clinical Team to ensure Clinical Safety Plans are implemented and maintained.

• Provide strong, compassionate leadership to the staff team, embedding a culture of nurture, accountability, and high performance.

• Manage staffing structures, rotas, and skill mix to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

• Lead safeguarding investigations, producing clear reports with recommendations and outcomes.

• Support children through periods of crisis and dysregulation, ensuring safety remains paramount.

• Work closely with the Operations Team to support ongoing service development and continuous improvement.

• Take responsibility for the operational and financial performance of the home.

You will benefit from peer support from other Registered Managers and hands-on guidance from senior operational leaders.

About You

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a children’s residential setting (essential).

• Minimum Level 4 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or willingness to complete).

• Strong working knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and safeguarding frameworks.

• Experience supporting children with trauma and complex behaviours.

• Highly resilient, emotionally intelligent, and confident in leading through challenge.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable:

• Experience working within psychologically informed environments.

• Experience supporting children affected by CSE and/or HSB.

• Proven track record of Ofsted inspections.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)

• Funded training, qualifications, and career progression opportunities

• Minimum 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

• Wellbeing package (post-probation) including 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

• Mileage reimbursement in line with expenses policy

• Access to employee discount schemes and benefits

About the Provider

This not-for-profit organisation delivers high-quality residential care for children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity. Their approach is child-centred and psychologically informed, with access to specialist clinical support to enhance care outcomes.

The organisation fosters autonomy within a strong governance framework, allowing Registered Managers to lead authentically while feeling fully supported by senior leadership and internal departments including HR, IT, Safeguarding, and Recruitment.

Recruitment Timeline

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.

To apply, please send your CV. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Alex at alex@hamptonsresourcing.com.

Hampton’s is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and robust safer recruitment procedures.