Registered Manager

Overview

About The Company

Orchard House is a warm, nurturing, and well-established children’s residential home supporting three young people with learning disabilities, trauma, autism, and complex needs. We are proud of our strong, child-centred ethos and our reputation for providing safe, stable, and personalised care where children make exceptional progress. We are now seeking an inspirational and experienced Registered Manager to lead our dedicated team and continue driving the home forward with compassion, professionalism, and ambition.

A Registered Manager, you will be the operational leader and safeguarding champion of the home. You will ensure the environment remains emotionally safe, nurturing, and fully compliant with Ofsted and regulatory frameworks. You will inspire the team, promote continuous professional development, and ensure that young people receive exceptional care that helps them grow, develop, and flourish.

• A supportive, stable, and family-orientated environment built on trust and meaningful relationships
• A committed, trauma-informed team dedicated to child-centred practice
• Strong multi-agency partnerships and a reflective culture that prioritises emotional wellbeing
• A history of excellent outcomes and consistent high-quality care
• Clear development pathways for staff and a leadership team who invest in people

• Providing strong, confident, and compassionate leadership to the staff team
• Overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with all Regulations and Quality Standards
• Embedding a trauma-informed, child-centred culture
• Managing budgets, resources, staffing, and rotas
• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high-quality standards
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and external partners
• Ensuring safeguarding is prioritised and processes are consistently followed
• Supervising, supporting, and developing staff at all levels
• Contributing to strategic development and long-term planning for the home

• Passionate about achieving excellent outcomes for children
• Experienced in residential childcare and confident in leading a regulated service
• Skilled in trauma-informed practice and emotionally attuned leadership
• Able to drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
• A strong communicator who builds trust and collaborative relationships
• Committed to reflective practice, staff development, and high standards
• Professional, resilient, and motivated with a child-first mindset
• Holds (or is working towards) the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare)

Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, Engaging, Meaningful

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support:
  Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support:
  Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support:
  Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced? We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom. We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace UK & Ireland. We are a Disability confident committed company.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.