Children's Home Interim Registered Manager in Daventry
Posted by Espoir Recruitment
£50,000 – £65,000 a year
Daventry · Permanent
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Salary: £50,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience and suitability.
Contract: Approximately 5-month placement to cover the current Registered Manager’s leave.
Location: N11 4 area.
About the Home:
- Latest Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated Good.
- Currently supporting two children, with capacity for a third.
- Full staff team in place, with potential for further recruitment.
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Children’s Home Manager to lead a well-performing residential home during a temporary management placement.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the children’s residential home, ensuring the safety, welfare and development of all children in placement.
- Maintain high standards of care and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements and relevant children’s homes legislation.
- Provide effective leadership, guidance and support to the staff team, promoting a positive and child-centred culture.
- Ensure care plans, risk assessments and placement plans are regularly reviewed and accurately maintained.
- Promote positive outcomes for children, supporting their emotional, behavioural, educational and social development.
- Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families and other professionals involved in each child’s care.
- Monitor staff performance, oversee supervision and training, and identify any additional recruitment or development needs.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure the home is prepared for inspections, audits and quality assurance reviews.
- Ensure the home continues to provide a safe, nurturing and stable environment for children.
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