registered manager - children.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent - office hours 9am till 5pm (flexi time available)

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and grow within a highly respected care organisation?

I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider of Good and Outstanding-rated children's homes. They are looking to open a new home and need you to take the lead! This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to join a growing organisation that invests in its people, providing unrivalled career progression and continuous professional development. Once you have established the home, the opportunities for you are endless!

have you got what it takes to open a new home?

Why This Role?

Supportive & Positive Culture - Work within a team and organisation that values your thoughts and input. Collaborate with senior leadership to forge your vision of what this home can be.

Career Progression - As part of a larger group, there are fantastic opportunities to step into more senior leadership roles in the future.

A Reputation for Excellence - Work in an organisation that is committed to high standards, reflected in the group Ofsted ratings.

Ongoing Training & Development - Benefit from tailored leadership pathways, mentoring, and support to grow your career and gain more qualifications.

Create a nurturing environment - You have the chance to shape and mould a home into a nurturing and caring environment for your people and also the staff who work there where everyone thrives.

The Role

As a Registered Manager, you will be responsible for leading a children's residential home, ensuring it is a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for young people. This role requires a strong leader who is passionate about making a difference and committed to delivering outstanding care.You need resilience, patience and a strong commitment to the young people and the staff that look to you as their leader.

• Lead & develop a team of dedicated care professionals
• Create a warm, stable, and therapeutic environment for young people
• Ensure high-quality care and compliance with all statutory regulations
• Work closely with a strong network of professionals, families, and local authorities
• Champion safeguarding, well-being, and positive outcomes for all young people

What We're Looking For:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Essential)
• 3+ years' experience as a leader/deputy or manager in a children's home (Essential)
• A strong understanding of childcare legislation & therapeutic approaches
• A leadership style that is nurturing, inspiring, and empowering
• A Full UK Driving License

Fundamentally, we are looking for someone with a proven track record of leadership, whose personality and enthusiasm shines through. Someone who has demonstrated resilience, perseverance and the ability to lead from the front.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Registered Manager or Senior Residential Leader looking for your next opportunity in a progressive, supportive, and highly regarded organisation, I'd love to hear from you!

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.