Residential Children's Home Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Residential Children’s Home

Location: Thorne, DN8
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + 10% KPI Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum
• 10% KPI-related annual bonus
• Annual Partnership Share Scheme
• Comprehensive 2-week induction programme
• Structured 6-month supported onboarding process
• 32 days annual leave including an additional day off for your birthday
• Paid stand-down days for exceptional performance
• Enhanced annual leave with long service:
• +1 day after 2 years’ service
• +2 additional days after 5 years’ service
• Career progression opportunities into regional management roles
• Employee wellbeing support and assistance programmes
• Team Member of the Month recognition and rewards
• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• Company events and team incentives
• Recommend-a-friend scheme with £200 bonus per successful referral
• Enhanced DBS paid for by the employer
• Opportunity to work within Good and Outstanding Ofsted-rated services

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a children’s residential setting
• Proven track record of managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children’s home
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
• Strong leadership and staff management skills
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding and childcare legislation
• Resilient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting young people
• Positive, proactive, and team-focused approach
• Full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum of 12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the residential children’s home
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding procedures, and Children’s Homes Quality Standards
• Provide strong leadership, guidance, and support to the staff team
• Promote positive outcomes for young people through high-quality, child-centred care
• Create a safe, secure, and supportive environment for both staff and young people
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, behaviour management, and placement matching
• Support with referrals and admissions processes
• Build effective relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain Good or Outstanding Ofsted standards
• Inspire and motivate the team to achieve the highest standards of care

The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive, while ensuring the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations and delivers outstanding outcomes.

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on (phone number removed) or send your CV for immediate consideration to (url removed).