Children's Home Registered Manager

  • Leader Group
  • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Mar 26, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical Management

Job Description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established national provider of specialist children s services for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed Children s Complex Care home.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager or an aspiring leader ready to take the next step in their career within children s residential care. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a high-quality service that delivers safe, therapeutic and child-centred care.

As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership, management and development of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.

Requirements

A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people in care.

  • Minimum 2 years experience within children s residential care.

  • At least 1 year in a supervisory or management role within the last 5 years.

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to enrol within 6 months).

  • Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations.

  • Experience in team leadership, planning, organisation, resource management and budget oversight.

  • Confidence in written and verbal communication.

  • Understanding of trauma-informed care and supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

  • Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary up to £50,000 per annum (DOE)

  • £5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus

  • Eligibility to join the Company Management Incentive Plan

  • Management Development Training Programme and access to an in-house Leadership Academy

  • Pension scheme

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Wellbeing support programme

  • Recommend-a-Friend scheme

  • Discounts on restaurants, family days out and retail

  • Long Service Awards

If you are an experienced Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager ready to step up, and you are looking to join a provider where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.