Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Bedford | Salary: £47,000-£50,000 | Hours: Full-Time, 40 per week | Type: Permanent

We are working with a well-established children's residential home supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, trauma, and complex needs. The home prides itself on providing a nurturing, child-centred environment where children can thrive and staff are supported to grow professionally.

The Role
As Registered Manager, you will lead the home with compassion and professionalism, ensuring high-quality care and full compliance with regulatory standards. You will:

Provide strong, inspiring leadership to the staff team

Oversee daily operations, budgets, and staffing

Promote a trauma-informed, child-centred culture

Ensure safeguarding practices are robust and consistently applied

Foster multi-agency partnerships and family engagement

Support staff development and continuous improvement initiatives

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in residential childcare and managing a regulated service

Is skilled in trauma-informed practice and child-centred leadership

Can drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

Holds or is working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare)

Demonstrates resilience, professionalism, and a passion for achieving excellent outcomes for children

Benefits
Comprehensive wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance and mental health resources

Flexible pay options, life assurance, and health support schemes

Development opportunities within a recognised top employer

This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate, ambitious leader to make a real difference in children's lives.

Apply today to join a supportive and inspiring team