Children’s Residential Registered Manager

📍 Location: Southampton
💷 Salary: £38,000 – £42,000
🕐 Shifts: Monday – Friday, Days

Requirements:

• Must hold a Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People / Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Hold or be open to completing the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (fully funded by the company)

• Must be a driver with access to own vehicle

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a senior or deputy role within a children’s residential setting

• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding procedures

• Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team within a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment

The Role:

As the Registered Manager, you will:

• Be the Ofsted Registered Person, responsible for the overall management and compliance of the home.

• Lead and develop a team of dedicated support workers, ensuring high-quality care and support is delivered at all times.

• Manage day-to-day operations including rota planning, supervisions, appraisals, recruitment, and staff development.

• Ensure the home meets and exceeds Ofsted inspection standards, promoting best practice at all times.

• Implement and monitor individual care plans, working closely with external professionals (social workers, schools, CAMHS, etc.) to achieve positive outcomes.

• Support young people aged 8–17 with emotional, behavioural difficulties (EBD), trauma, attachment disorders, and/or mental health needs.

• Encourage independence and community integration through structured daily activities, education support, and life skills development.

• Maintain compliance with all safeguarding and health & safety requirements.

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Full funding for formal care qualifications (Level 5 & beyond – qualifications are yours to keep)

• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

• Casual dress policy

• Company pension

• Employee discount scheme (Perkbox – access to over 200 retail, holiday & food discounts)

• Free on-site parking

• Supportive leadership and full training provided

Contact:

📞 Call: 02380 118 223
📧 Email: belle@snghealthcare.co.uk

SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of their client and would love to receive your application with your up-to-date CV.
Be reassured your CV will be reviewed within 24 hours of receipt, and you will receive a response from Belle Doswell.

Keywords (for reach):

TEAM LEADER / SUPPORT WORKER / SUPPORTED LIVING / CHILDREN’S SERVICES / EBD / CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR / DEPUTY MANAGER / REGISTERED MANAGER / LD / OFSTED