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Registered Manager

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Posted on May 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£45k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Registered Manager

Specialism: Children's Therapeutic Home

Location: Chippenham

Contract: Full Time | Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus Schemes & Benefit

Lead with Purpose. Transform Young Lives.

Are you an experienced leader in residential childcare with a passion for therapeutic, trauma-informed care?

We are working in partnership with a highly regarded provider who is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed Children's Home supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that places relationships, therapeutic practice, and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will take full leadership responsibility for the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance, while creating a safe and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the day-to-day operations of the home in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2015
Creating a warm, stable, and therapeutic environment that promotes emotional development and resilience
Developing and embedding trauma-informed and attachment-based care practices
Building strong, professional relationships with young people, families, and external agencies
Managing and developing a high-performing team, including supervision, mentoring, and performance management
Overseeing staff recruitment, inductions, and ongoing training programmes
Ensuring full regulatory compliance including Ofsted requirements, safeguarding practices, and care planning
Managing budgets effectively and maintaining accurate, high-quality documentation
Promoting a reflective culture that supports both young people and staff wellbeing

About You

We are looking for a confident and compassionate leader who is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for young people.

You will have:

Proven experience in Residential Children's Social Care, ideally within therapeutic or trauma-informed settings
Previous leadership or management experience within a children's home
A Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards)
Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and compliance requirements
A nurturing leadership style with the ability to inspire, support, and develop teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A full UK driving licence
The ability to successfully pass an Ofsted Fit Person Interview

Additional Benefits:

Performance-related bonus schemes
Enhanced annual leave - 35 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Structured 12-week onboarding & mentoring programme for new managers
Ongoing professional development & funded qualifications (Level 5 support if needed)
Regular reflective practice and clinical supervision
Wellbeing support initiatives (EAP, mental health support, wellness resources)
Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
Supportive senior leadership team and a collaborative culture
Fully funded DBS check
Mileage/travel expenses (where applicable)
Access to employee recognition and reward schemes

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and lead a dedicated team in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you!

#BRTJP

Reference: 225119043

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CV-Library

Registered Manager

CV-Library

Posted on May 15, 2026 by CV-Library

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Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£45k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Registered Manager

Specialism: Children's Therapeutic Home

Location: Chippenham

Contract: Full Time | Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus Schemes & Benefit

Lead with Purpose. Transform Young Lives.

Are you an experienced leader in residential childcare with a passion for therapeutic, trauma-informed care?

We are working in partnership with a highly regarded provider who is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed Children's Home supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that places relationships, therapeutic practice, and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will take full leadership responsibility for the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance, while creating a safe and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the day-to-day operations of the home in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2015
Creating a warm, stable, and therapeutic environment that promotes emotional development and resilience
Developing and embedding trauma-informed and attachment-based care practices
Building strong, professional relationships with young people, families, and external agencies
Managing and developing a high-performing team, including supervision, mentoring, and performance management
Overseeing staff recruitment, inductions, and ongoing training programmes
Ensuring full regulatory compliance including Ofsted requirements, safeguarding practices, and care planning
Managing budgets effectively and maintaining accurate, high-quality documentation
Promoting a reflective culture that supports both young people and staff wellbeing

About You

We are looking for a confident and compassionate leader who is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for young people.

You will have:

Proven experience in Residential Children's Social Care, ideally within therapeutic or trauma-informed settings
Previous leadership or management experience within a children's home
A Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards)
Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and compliance requirements
A nurturing leadership style with the ability to inspire, support, and develop teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A full UK driving licence
The ability to successfully pass an Ofsted Fit Person Interview

Additional Benefits:

Performance-related bonus schemes
Enhanced annual leave - 35 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Structured 12-week onboarding & mentoring programme for new managers
Ongoing professional development & funded qualifications (Level 5 support if needed)
Regular reflective practice and clinical supervision
Wellbeing support initiatives (EAP, mental health support, wellness resources)
Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
Supportive senior leadership team and a collaborative culture
Fully funded DBS check
Mileage/travel expenses (where applicable)
Access to employee recognition and reward schemes

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and lead a dedicated team in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you!

#BRTJP
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