This is an opportunity to join a leading specialist children’s residential provider, supporting young people with complex mental health and behavioural needs within a highly therapeutic and multidisciplinary environment.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a specialist 2-bed Children’s Home supporting young people aged 12–18 with complex mental health needs and risks associated with self-injurious behaviours.

Working closely with the Head of Service, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care in line with the home’s Statement of Purpose, ensuring positive outcomes for young people while maintaining high safeguarding and care standards.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, including clinicians and an on-site school, you will support young people through structured care plans and successful transitions from the service.

This is a leadership-focused role with responsibility for safeguarding oversight, team management, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and driving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading and managing a specialist 2-bed Children’s Home
• Ensuring the home achieves and maintains at least a “Good” Ofsted rating
• Developing and overseeing high-quality care plans tailored to individual needs
• Leading, developing, and supervising a residential care team
• Managing safeguarding concerns, complaints, and child protection matters
• Promoting a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people
• Working collaboratively with clinicians, teachers, social workers, and external professionals
• Supporting care planning, review meetings, and transition planning
• Ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and SCCIF requirements
• Managing staffing, resources, and budget expectations effectively
• Promoting reflective practice, continuous improvement, and positive team culture
• Ensuring high standards of recording, reporting, and professional accountability

About You

You will be an experienced residential childcare professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with complex needs.

You will also have:

• At least 2 years’ experience within children’s residential care
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or management role within the last 5 years
• Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care (essential)
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or willingness to complete within 6 months)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation, and Quality Standards
• Experience managing challenging behaviours and trauma-informed practice
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage teams, resources, and service delivery
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• £10,000 welcome bonus upon successful registration
• Up to £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus
• Management Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive induction and leadership development programme
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities through the Leadership Academy
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Long-term career progression within a national organisation

About the client 

Our client is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist residential care and education services for children and young people. They are committed to delivering safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environments that enable young people to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

The organisation prides itself on providing high-quality, child-focused care within supportive multidisciplinary settings and offers excellent long-term career development opportunities.

Recruitment Timeline

We are committed to appointing the right candidate and encourage early applications. The process will include screening and interview stages for shortlisted applicants. Any offer will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks, and an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV to apply for this opportunity.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch with Daisy at daisy@hamptonsresourcing.com or on 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.