Children's Registered Manager; Single Placement

Children's Registered Manager (Single Placement)

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£45,000 per annum

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time

As a Residential Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of one of our Ofsted-registered sole placement homes, providing specialist support to a young person with complex needs.

In this role, you will lead your home through effective communication, professionalism, and a child-centred approach — ensuring the highest possible standard of care and support. You will inspire your team to deliver nurturing, therapeutic care within a safe and structured environment, where every decision is made in the best interest of the child.

This role benefits from the support of an off-shift Deputy Manager, dedicated to assisting with the day-to-day management of the home, providing leadership coverage, and supporting you in maintaining a consistently high-quality service.

You will bring experience, resilience, and a commitment to excellence to ensure JMR Healthcare remains at the forefront of providing world-class outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in society.

• Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or the willingness to complete the qualification
• At least 3 years’ experience working with young people with significant challenging behaviour in either secure or residential settings, with a minimum of 1 year’s experience supervising and leading staff within a regulated children’s home.
• Meet the requirements of Regulation 28 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations Act 2015.
• A strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, Care Standards Act 2000, and the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with a good working knowledge of IT software.

JMR Healthcare is a leading care provider in the East of England, supporting children and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Founded by a frontline support worker, our roots are in compassionate, person-centred care — and that remains at the heart of everything we do.

We offer residential care, family support, crisis response, and accredited training, with a reputation for excellence and rapid mobilisation of care packages. As a Residential Registered Manager, you’ll be part of an exceptionally supportive residential team that values collaboration, professional growth, and emotional wellbeing.

This home operates as a sole-placement provision, designed to provide a stable and highly individualised environment for a young person with complex emotional, behavioural, and social needs. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary network of professionals to ensure the home delivers consistent, therapeutic, and outcome-focused care.

Our managers are supported through regular reflective practice, clinical input, and direct supervision from a highly experienced senior management team.

You’ll join a service that truly lives by our values:
Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Courage — making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

JMR Healthcare’s Residential Team provides high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people with complex needs. Led by our Regional Residential Manager, the team includes Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, Senior Support Workers, and Support Workers — all working together to create safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive.

Our Residential Homes are Ofsted-registered and operate with a strong focus on safeguarding, therapeutic support, and positive behavioural outcomes. Every team member plays a vital role in delivering care that reflects our core…