Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready for a new challenge? Lead a brand-new local authority children's home and make a real impact by shaping the home, leading a skilled team, and supporting children using trauma-informed and PACE approaches.

I am recruiting exclusively for a Registered Manager for this new children's home.

This full-time permanent role is suitable for experienced Registered Managers.

Salary £54,495 - £60,669 + on-call pay Location Reading

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship.

To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK.

Responsibilities:

, Lead the daily operations of the children's home
, Recruit, train, and manage the care team
, Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care using PACE approaches
, Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted requirements
, Manage resources, budgets, and rostering
, Support matching of children to the home, ensuring a nurturing, child-focused environment
, Participate in on-call rota

Requirements:

, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
, Proven experience as a Registered Manager in children's residential care
, Experience achieving and maintaining Ofsted ratings of Good or Outstanding
, Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and quality assurance
, Experience supporting children with complex needs, mental health, or neurodiverse needs
, Positive, child-led approach with excellent leadership and team management skills
, UK driving licence (manual) and willingness to drive home's vehicle or own car

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Laura.