Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Plymouth, PL6
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
Bonus: Up to £5,000 per year
Service: Children's Residential – Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Plymouth (PL6), supporting three young people with learning disabilities and additional complex needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager looking to progress, joining a supportive and growing organisation with a genuine focus on providing high-quality, child-centred care.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, creating a safe, nurturing and positive environment where young people are supported to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading, motivating and developing the residential care team, including recruitment, supervision, appraisals and training

* Ensuring the home meets Ofsted, Children's Homes Regulations and safeguarding requirements

* Overseeing care plans, risk assessments and positive outcomes for young people

* Managing staffing levels, rotas, budgets, resources and service performance

* Working closely with social workers, families, education providers, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders

* Managing incidents, complaints and safeguarding concerns appropriately

* Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards across the service

About You

We're looking for someone with:

* Previous experience within children's residential care

* Management experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or equivalent

* Experience supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs

* Strong knowledge of Ofsted, Children's Homes Regulations and safeguarding

* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or currently working towards

* Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

* Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

You'll receive a salary of £50,000 – £55,000 per annum plus an annual bonus of up to £5,000. The package also includes fully funded training and professional development, clear career progression opportunities, company pension, Employee Assistance Programme, referral scheme, free on-site parking and support from an experienced senior management team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a service, develop a strong staff team and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed