The Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead and manage our residential homes. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering high-quality care for children aged 8 to 18 with complex behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. Your focus will be on the individual needs of each child while providing strong, motivational leadership to our staff team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing referrals and maintaining full occupancy.

• Developing and implementing a high-quality, clinically informed service plan.

• Ensuring clinical practices, medication administration, and safety procedures comply with legislation.

• Assessing and reviewing risks and needs for all children and young people.

• Supporting staff in achieving the highest standards of care, including appraisals, supervision, and professional development.

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment.

• Managing budgets, liaising with regulatory organisations, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

• Promoting children and young people’s participation in home life and supporting inclusion activities.

• Overseeing recruitment, induction, and ongoing support of residential staff.

About You

We are seeking a candidate with:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent (or willingness to complete within 6 months).

• At least two years’ relevant residential care experience in the last five years.

• Minimum one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff.

• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards 2015, Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, and Ofsted requirements.

• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

• Commitment to equality, safeguarding, and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.

What’s on Offer

• A pivotal leadership role within a supportive and professional organisation.

• Opportunity to shape and deliver outstanding care services for children and young people.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• Supportive team environment with a clear focus on high standards and quality care.

About the Client

Our client is committed to providing services that are user-friendly and sensitive to the individual needs of our residents, local authorities, and the wider community. Their ethos is rooted in service, quality, equality, and partnership—working closely with colleagues, service users, and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.

Recruitment Timeline

We are committed to appointing the most suitable candidate and therefore encourage early applications. The recruitment process will involve an initial screening, followed by interviews for successful applicants.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

Please complete the below form and include an up-to-date-CV. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Daisy on daisy@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926 695216.

Hamptons is passionate about equality and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of your individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.