Registered Manager

🌟 Registered Manager – Ofsted Children’s Home 🌟

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Ringwood, Hampshire

Salary: £47,000 - £52,000

Service: Children’s Home (Ofsted Registered)

Service Users: Children/Young People –
EBD with Mild LD

Qualifications

Required:


Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)

Experience in Years

Required:

Minimum 2 years residential experience (within last 5 years) + minimum 1 year supervisory/management experience in a children’s residential home

Employment Type: Permanent

Number of Beds: 2

A confident, child‑centred Registered Manager who can lead an Ofsted‑registered home in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards
. This role is currently being recruited quietly (low profile), so professionalism and discretion are essential. 🤝

You will be responsible for:

• Providing strong operational leadership across the home
• Leading, developing and supporting the staff team (recruitment, supervision, appraisal development)
• Creating a positive, inclusive culture where children feel safe, supported, and empowered
• Ensuring high standards of practice aligned to legislation, policies and the Statement of Purpose

• Maintaining full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and safeguarding legislation
• Keeping policies, procedures, risk assessments and documentation up to date
• Submitting notifications, reports and required documentation to Ofsted and relevant bodies
• Managing safeguarding concerns appropriately and liaising with the company’s DSL

• Overseeing high‑quality care planning tailored to each child
• Working closely with professionals (social workers, education, health) and families
• Tracking outcomes and ensuring children receive the support they need to thrive

• Managing the home’s budget responsibly
• Ensuring expenditure is controlled and resources are used effectively
• Maintaining a safe, homely environment that meets children’s needs

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
• Minimum 2 years’ residential experience (last 5 years)
• Minimum 1 year supervisory/management experience in a children’s residential home
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and Ofsted frameworks
• Ability to register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager

• Experience achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating
• Therapeutic care experience/training
• Valid UK driving licence

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Sponsorship is not available.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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