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 on the lookout for an OFSTED Registered Manager who can deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people. This role is based within a 4-bed children’s home in Bala, supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and complex needs.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the home, leading and developing your team, and creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. This role plays a key part in safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the children’s home in line with regulatory and organisational standards
• Developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to each young person’s individual needs
• Safeguarding children and promoting a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment
• Leading, recruiting, and developing a high-performing staff team, ensuring stability and continuity of care
• Allocating Key Workers and ensuring care plans are effectively delivered
• Establishing and maintaining high-quality care standards in line with the Home’s Statement of Purpose and Quality Standards
• Managing complaints, safeguarding concerns, and child protection issues effectively
• Promoting consultation with young people to ensure their voices are heard in the care they receive
• Building strong relationships with families, carers, and external professionals
• Attending and contributing to care planning and review meetings
• Overseeing rota planning and staffing levels to meet operational needs
• Managing budgets and ensuring effective commercial performance of the home
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g. Ofsted, SCCIF)
• Driving continuous improvement and fostering a positive, safe culture within the home

About You

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

You will also have:

• At least two years’ experience within children’s residential care (within the last five years), including one year in a supervisory or management role
• A Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (essential)
• A Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or willingness to enrol within 6 months)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, motivate, and develop teams
• Experience managing staff performance, supervision, and development
• Confidence in managing safeguarding concerns and challenging behaviours
• A solid understanding of Quality Standards, SCCIF, and relevant legislation
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• The ability to build trusting relationships and create a nurturing environment
• Good organisational, planning, and budget management skills
• A full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £53,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• £5,000 welcome bonus
• £7,500 annual quality and commercial bonus
• Participation in a Management Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing leadership and management development through an in-house Leadership Academy
• Pension scheme and competitive benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• “Recommend a Friend” scheme
• Retail discounts, family days out, and team rewards
• Long Service Awards
• Ongoing training, supervision, and career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to lead and shape a high-quality residential service

About the Client

Our client is a well-established social care provider and part of a leading nationwide organisation delivering high-quality, individually tailored care and support to children, young people, and adults across the UK.

They specialise in providing integrated therapeutic care, education, and support for young people with emotional, behavioural, and complex needs, with a strong focus on achieving positive outcomes and long-term development.

Recruitment Timeline

We are committed to appointing the most suitable candidate and encourage early applications. The process will include an initial screening followed by interviews for successful applicants. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form and include an up-to-date CV. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Daisy at daisy@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 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.