Registered Manager – 5-Bed LD Children’s Home
Location: Bagley, Shropshire
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to oversee our 5-bed Learning Disabilities (LD) Children’s Home in Bagley. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care in line with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding standards, and the organisation’s core values.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a passionate leader committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people with learning disabilities, complex needs, and associated behaviours.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Provide strong, motivational leadership to guide and support the team.

• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, Children’s Home Regulations, and Quality Standards.

• Maintain a positive safeguarding culture across the home.

• Lead on recruitment, development, supervision, and performance management.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure children receive individualised, high-quality care that promotes progress and wellbeing.

• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections, ensuring continuous readiness.

• Complete regular audits and monitoring reports to support service improvement.

• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.

Operational Management

• Take responsibility for the home’s budget, staffing, and day-to-day performance.

• Oversee rota planning to ensure safe staffing levels.

• Work collaboratively with local authorities, health professionals, schools, and families.

• Ensure the home environment is safe, nurturing, and promotes independence.

Child-Centred Practice

• Place the child’s voice at the centre of all decision-making.

• Support children to achieve their goals and develop independence skills.

• Promote trauma-informed and positive behaviour support approaches.

Requirements

Essential

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.

• Strong understanding of LD, ASD, and complex behavioural needs.

• Solid knowledge of Ofsted inspections, regulations, and safeguarding practices.

• Ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Willingness to participate in the on-call rota.

Desirable

• Experience managing LD children’s homes.

• Experience supporting children with communication difficulties, sensory needs, and specialist behaviour plans.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £55,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

• Clear opportunities for career progression

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Supportive senior leadership team

• Enhanced benefits package (optional depending on employer)

   

  Recruitment Timeline

  Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.

  To apply, please send your CV or for a confidential discussion, contact Alex at alex@hamptonsresourcing.com or 01926 356549.

  Hampton’s is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the recruitment process.