Lead the Way: Registered Manager for Multi-Building Children’s Residential Service

Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready to take the next step in your career? Our client—an innovative and forward-thinking provider of therapeutic and assessment-based residential care—is opening a brand-new Multi-Building Children’s Home, and they’re looking for a passionate, visionary leader to guide the service from launch to excellence.

As a Registered Service Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of redefining residential care through Ofsted’s Multi-Building Children’s Homes policy. This is more than just a management role—it’s a chance to shape lives, build a high-performing team, and deliver lasting change for children in care.
 

The Role:

• Lead with Vision: Take full responsibility for a Multi-Building Children’s Home, ensuring outstanding care for children typically placed for approximately four months.

• Inspire a Team: Mentor and develop your staff, fostering a culture where behaviours are understood and each child’s potential is seen and nurtured.

• Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with the Operations Manager, Assistant Manager, and wider multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, stable, and transformative care.

• Champion Quality: Ensure the home is well-run and compliant, meeting all regulatory standards and delivering on its statement of purpose.

• Build Partnerships: Liaise with external agencies to ensure child-centred, holistic outcomes.

A Rewarding Package:

• Salary: Up to £57,200 depending on experience and qualifications.

• Annual Leave: 33 days, increasing with long service (additional days at 2 and 5 years).

• Flexibility: 40-hour workweek (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) with occasional out-of-hours responsibility.

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Medicash plan, 24/7 GP access, cashback for dental and optical treatments, plus gym discounts.

• Recognition & Rewards: £1,000 referral bonuses and monthly “Wilderness Heroes” staff awards.

• Financial Security: Pension contributions and life assurance (2x annual salary).

• Everyday Savings: Enjoy high street discounts, leisure deals, and personalised local offers.

A Culture of Growth:

• Develop your skills through coaching, nationally recognised qualifications, and structured career progression.

• Be part of an organisation that’s at the forefront of children’s residential care innovation.

• Thrive in a culture built on Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect, and Empathy—where every voice matters.

About You:

• Experience: At least 12 months managing a Residential Children’s Home.

• Team Leadership: Proven track record of developing and leading care teams.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of SCCIF, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.

• Qualifications: Ideally holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services.

• Personal Qualities: A compassionate, forward-thinking leader with a child-centred approach.

• Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications are open now, with initial screenings taking place soon. Interviews will be offered to shortlisted candidates promptly, and any offer is subject to enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

To apply, please send your application form and an up-to-date CV.

For a confidential discussion, contact Connor Cryans on 01926 354 604, or email connor@hamptonsresourcing.com.

Hamptons is proud to be an equal opportunity recruiter. We actively support a diverse workforce and are committed to making any necessary reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process.