Registered Children's Manager - Leicester

Job Title: Registered Children s Home Manager
Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE + Quality Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Registered Children s Home Manager to lead a small, three bed residential children s home in Leicester. This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where they can grow, develop, and thrive.

This is a leadership role suited to someone who is committed to achieving exceptional outcomes for children and young people, while maintaining the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.

The Role

As Registered Manager, the successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the leadership, development, and day to day management of the home. They will ensure the service provides high quality, trauma informed care and meets all regulatory expectations, with the aim of achieving and maintaining at least a Good rating.

Working closely with staff, professionals, and families, the Registered Manager will create a stable and positive environment where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing comprehensive care plans tailored to each young person s care, education, emotional, social, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs
• Recruiting, developing, and retaining a strong and stable staff team to provide consistent care and positive role models
• Creating opportunities for young people to share their views and contribute to decisions about their care
• Allocating key workers to ensure effective implementation of individual care plans
• Maintaining high quality care standards in line with national regulations and the home s statement of purpose
• Managing complaints, safeguarding concerns, and incidents in a professional and timely manner
• Working collaboratively with families, social workers, and external professionals to promote positive outcomes
• Attending and contributing to care planning and review meetings
• Embedding a culture of safety, safeguarding, and child centred practice
• Managing budgets, staffing, and resources to ensure the effective and sustainable running of the home

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and compassionate leader who is passionate about supporting children and young people with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.

Essential requirements include:

• At least two years experience within children s residential care
• A minimum of one year in a supervisory role within the past five years
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to commence within six months)
• Strong knowledge of childcare legislation, The Quality Standards, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in planning, organisation, budget management, and team leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed care and managing challenging behaviours
• Full UK driving licence

This role would suit a confident and resilient professional who can lead with integrity, inspire their team, and remain focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the young people in their care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Quality bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Team rewards with discounts on restaurants and family days out
• Long service awards

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Registered Manager to lead a small, supportive service where their leadership can truly shape the future and wellbeing of the young people they support.Top of Form

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Claire on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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