Job description
Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Location: Tiverton
Salary: £52,004.16 per annum (40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Residential Childcare | Children's Services | Social Care
Job Overview
We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Tiverton. This opportunity would also suit a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up into a Registered Manager role with the right support and structure in place.
The role has become available following an internal promotion and offers the chance to lead a committed team while ensuring high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for children with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall management of a children's residential home in line with regulatory requirements
- Leadership, supervision, recruitment, and development of the staff team
- Ensuring safeguarding, child protection, and Health & Safety compliance
- Managing inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting
- Developing and reviewing care plans tailored to each child's needs
- Working closely with multidisciplinary professionals and external agencies
- Budget management, risk assessments, and operational oversight
- Supporting children to access education, activities, and community opportunities
- Participation in the on-call rota
Essential Requirements
Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and care planning
Full UK driving licence
Flexible, resilient, and child-focused approach
Desirable
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children & Young People) or willingness to work towards
Experience supporting inspections or managing a home in the Registered Manager's absence
Benefits
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Extra day off for your birthday (after 12 months' service)
Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
Blue Light Card and employee discount platform
Mental health and wellbeing support
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced DBS funded
After 12 months' service: Medicash, life assurance (x2 salary), and additional discounts
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Louise:
Telephone: 0117 948 6300
Mobile: 07929 476065
Desirable
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children & Young People) or willingness to work towards
Experience supporting inspections or managing a home in the Registered Manager's absence
Salary & Benefits
Salary of £52,004.16 per annum
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Extra day off for your birthday (after 12 months' service)
Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
Blue Light Card and employee discount platform
Mental health and wellbeing support
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced DBS funded
After 12 months' service: Medicash, life assurance (x2 salary), and additional discounts
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Louise:
Telephone: 0117 948 6300
Mobile: 07929 476065
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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