Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Middleton Cheney, Banbury
Salary: £49,000 – £52,000 per annum + up to £10,000 in performance bonuses + £5,000 welcome bonus
Sector: Residential Care – Children’s Services

We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) home in Middleton Cheney, Banbury. This is a fantastic chance to join a supportive provider and shape a service that puts children and young people at the heart of everything.

With a generous salary package and excellent bonuses, this role offers both career progression and the reward of making a lasting difference in young people’s lives.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership, compliance, and overall performance of the home. Your key responsibilities will include:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.

Leading, motivating, and developing the staff team to provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

Ensuring individual care plans and placement plans are tailored to meet each child’s needs.

Driving continuous improvement and preparing the home for Ofsted inspections.

Building strong relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities and partner agencies.

Managing budgets, resources, and occupancy levels effectively.

Acting as a role model for high standards of care, safeguarding, and practice.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should have:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children’s residential setting.

A strong track record of working with children and young people with EBD.

Knowledge of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding, and children’s legislation.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.

What’s On Offer

Salary: £49,000 – £52,000 per annum.

Performance Bonuses: Up to £10,000.

Welcome Bonus: £5,000 on joining.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Ongoing training and professional development.

Clear progression opportunities within an established provider.

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Recruitment Process

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis. The successful candidate will be offered the role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Alex on 01926 356 549 or via email at alex@hamptonsresourcing.com
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Hamptons values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged, and we will provide support for any adjustments required during the recruitment process.