This is an exciting opportunity to lead a children’s residential home where you can genuinely transform young lives, shape a high-performing team, and drive outstanding care standards.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an OFSTED Registered Manager to join a well-established residential childcare provider, supporting vulnerable young people aged 8–18.

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive. You will lead and inspire your team, maintain full regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the service, with support from senior leadership and an in-house psychology team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the home in line with regulatory and organisational standards
• Leading and embedding therapeutic parenting approaches
• Ensuring safeguarding is prioritised at all times and promoting a safe environment
• Leading, supervising, and developing staff through regular supervision and training
• Maintaining compliance with Ofsted and preparing for inspections
• Ensuring high-quality care planning, risk assessments, and outcomes for young people
• Building strong relationships with families, schools, and external professionals
• Managing occupancy and supporting placement processes
• Overseeing staffing levels and rota planning
• Maintaining accurate records and monitoring systems
• Managing budgets and home performance
• Driving continuous improvement and high standards of care

About You

You will be an experienced leader within children’s residential care, with a strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards.

You will also have:

• A Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner qualification (England), SCQF Level 7 / HNC (Scotland), or Level 3 Residential Childcare
• At least two years’ experience within the last five years in children’s residential care
• A minimum of one year’s experience within the last five years leading or supervising a team
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Working towards or willing to complete a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (England) or SCQF Level 10 (Scotland)
• Knowledge of therapeutic parenting approaches

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £46,331 – £52,123 per annum, depending on experience, qualifications, and training
• 10% discretionary annual bonus
• 33 days annual leave
• 40-hour working week (Monday to Friday)
• Funded essential qualifications
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Cashback healthcare plan (Medicash), including dental, optical, gym discounts, 24/7 GP access, and counselling
• Blue Light Card for retail discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Access to a salary sacrifice benefits platform
• Ongoing training, including therapeutic parenting and +Proactive training
• Full induction and structured onboarding

About the Client

Our client is a well-established residential childcare provider with over 20 years of experience supporting vulnerable young people. They operate a large network of high-quality homes across the North of England and Scotland, alongside specialist education settings.

They are committed to delivering therapeutic, child-centred care and have an ambitious vision for continued growth and innovation.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process includes an initial screening and interview stage. The client operates a proactive recruitment process and may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV via the application form. For a confidential discussion, contact Daisy at daisy@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926 695216.