Are you an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up, passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and high-quality home for children and young people?
We are proud to be partnering with a long-standing, reputable children’s residential provider in the Southwest, known for delivering exceptional care to vulnerable young people for over a decade. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a stable, established 2-bed EBD home in Swindon, where your leadership will directly shape the lives and outcomes of the children you support.

Role Overview:

• Lead an established Ofsted-registered 2-bed EBD home (currently Good rated)
• Provide strong, compassionate leadership to your staff team
• Manage rotas, supervisions and the development and wellbeing of your team
• Oversee care plans, striving for the best possible outcomes for each young person
•  Embed the 9 Quality Standards into everyday practice
• Apply strong working knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Build effective relationships with external agencies and advocate confidently when needed
• Ensure safeguarding practices meet company and regulatory standards
• Manage budgets responsibly and oversee all administrative and reporting duties
• Celebrate achievements for both the children and your staff team
• Ensure the home remains a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment at all times

Requirements:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• At least 2 years’ experience within residential childcare (within the last 5 years)
• Currently working as a Registered Manager, OR an experienced Deputy Manager with 12+ months experience (meeting Ofsted’s Regulation 28)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, support and guide a team
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred care and driving positive outcomes

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary £45,000 – £52,000 (dependent on experience)
• Supportive, child-focused organisation with strong values
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Stable home with two young people in long-term placements
• Clear progression and support from senior leadership

Recruitment Timeline:
We encourage prompt applications with an up-to-date CV. The successful candidate will be offered the role subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please submit your CV or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Courtney on 01926 356 547 or email courtney@hamptonsresourcing.com