Registered Manager – Children’s Solo Home
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and compassionate Registered Manager to lead a Children’s Solo Home, supporting a child with complex needs in a safe, nurturing and highly personalised environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong and ambitious leader to take ownership of a specialist children’s service, build and develop a committed staff team, and make a lasting difference in the life of a child. For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity to progress into a Dual Registered Manager role as the organisation continues to grow.
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the home, ensuring that the child receives exceptional care tailored to their individual needs, wishes and outcomes.
You will lead by example, creating a positive and supportive culture where staff feel valued, confident and motivated to deliver high-quality care. You will also ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding standards, organisational policies and best practice within children’s residential care.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operations of the Children’s Solo Home.
- Ensure the home provides a safe, warm, nurturing and child-centred environment.
- Develop, implement and review personalised care plans in partnership with families, social workers and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Lead, supervise, support and develop the staff team through effective supervision, guidance and training.
- Promote a positive team culture based on compassion, accountability and high standards.
- Oversee safeguarding practice, risk assessments, behaviour support plans and incident reporting.
- Ensure medication administration is managed safely and in line with policies and procedures.
- Monitor service quality through audits, feedback, reflective practice and continuous improvement.
- Manage staff rotas, recruitment, induction, training and ongoing staff development.
- Build strong working relationships with families, placing authorities, healthcare professionals, social workers and Ofsted.
- Maintain accurate, clear and up-to-date records relating to care planning, safeguarding, incidents and compliance.
- Prepare for and maintain a successful Ofsted registration and inspection outcomes.
- Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the service, with the potential to progress into a Dual Registered Manager position.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and who can bring strong leadership, professionalism and warmth to the role.
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven management experience within a children’s residential, residential care or specialist care setting.
- Experience supporting children with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and/or emotional and behavioural needs.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, supervise and develop a team.
- A sound understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements and children’s residential care standards.
- Experience developing and implementing person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
- Knowledge of medication administration, incident management and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities calmly and effectively.
- A relevant qualification in Children’s Residential Care and/or Management, such as the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards this.
- The ability to complete a successful Registered Manager application with Ofsted.
- A genuine commitment to creating a stable, safe and positive home environment for a child.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to lead and shape a specialist Children’s Solo Home.
- A supportive senior leadership team.
- The chance to make a real and lasting difference in a child’s life.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Career progression opportunities, including the potential to become a Dual Registered Manager.
- A positive working environment where your leadership, experience and commitment are valued.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and ambitious Registered Manager who is ready to lead a high-quality children’s home and support the continued growth of a developing service.
