Children Residential Registered Manager

We're Hiring: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home | Bradford

If you’re a Registered Manager (or ready to step up) with a heart for children’s care and a head for leadership, this could be your next big move.

Job Title: Dual Registered Manager

Location:

Salary: £46,000 - £66 ,000 per annum, Including optional car allowance, plus Benefits

Bonus Scheme: £2000-£3000

Home: Solo bed on 2:1 Staffing

Responsible to: Responsible Individual & the Managing Director

Job Purpose:

To serve as the Ofsted Registered Manager for two children’s homes, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015. Responsible for leading high-quality residential services that improve outcomes for children, young people, and families. Provide effective team leadership and ensure services are child-centred, rights-based, and delivered in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of Ofsted-regulated residential homes under the guidance of senior leadership.
• Ensure high standards of care and positive outcomes for young people through evidence-based practice and collaboration.
• Embed the organisation’s vision into policies, procedures, and team management.
• Provide strong leadership, ensuring staff are well-trained, supported, and compliant with training requirements.
• Foster effective communication with external partners and internal teams.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, safeguarding, and the home’s Statement of Purpose.
• Promote young people’s participation, rights, and voice in service delivery.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and uphold equality and inclusion.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.

Operational and Staff Management Responsibilities:

• Oversee all staffing matters, including rotas, delegation, supervision, appraisals, induction, and probation.
• Ensure effective collaboration with partner agencies and clinical teams to support individual care plans.
• Stay informed on legislative changes and update policies and practices accordingly.
• Maintain robust health and safety systems, ensuring staff training is completed and recorded.
• Manage administrative systems for records, assessments, and confidentiality.
• Ensure the home’s physical environment is safe, well-maintained, and properly inventoried.
• Support service development in collaboration with the Senior Management Team (SMT).

Summary of Role Requirements:

• Qualifications:
  
  Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience:
  
  Proven leadership in children’s residential care, with experience managing teams and working with external agencies.
• Knowledge:
  
  Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and trauma-informed care.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills; confident with care systems and IT.
• Other:
  
  Enhanced DBS, flexible availability, and a full UK driving licence.