Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Salary: Up to £46,125 per annum

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Sponsorship: This employer is able to sponsor applicants who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements.

About the role:

A respected care provider is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a residential home for children and young people with learning disabilities and autism. The home accommodates up to five young people aged 7-17 and provides a therapeutic and nurturing environment that promotes growth, independence, and emotional well-being.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering person-centred care within a home that values empathy, respect, and positive role modelling. The role requires a strong operational leader with a passion for improving outcomes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities:

* Provide effective leadership and management of the children's home

* Promote a respectful and child-centred culture within the home

* Ensure safeguarding, care planning, and therapeutic support align with national standards

* Recruit, train, supervise, and develop the care team to deliver high-quality services

* Manage day-to-day operations, including rota planning, record-keeping, and inspections

* Build and maintain professional relationships with families, external agencies, and regulators

* Oversee transition planning for admissions and discharges

* Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and internal policies

* Maintain effective communication and reflective practice within the team

* Lead on audits, health & safety, and staff development

* Promote positive behavioural support strategies and manage challenging behaviours appropriately

* Ensure young people's needs are met, including cultural, dietary, and emotional wellbeing

Requirements:

* Minimum 2 years' experience in a residential children's care setting

* Previous supervisory or management experience (Deputy or Registered Manager level)

* NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care or Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)

* Strong understanding of safeguarding, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum conditions

* Confident leading teams and managing complex care environments

* Flexible and resilient, with the ability to manage changing priorities

* Driving licence preferred

Benefits:

* Salary up to £46,125 per annum

* 30 days of annual leave

* Casual dress policy

* On-site parking

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Pension contributions

* Support with CPD and professional development

* Positive staff-to-young person ratios

* Opportunities to influence and shape a therapeutic care model

How to apply:

If you are a committed childcare professional with a passion for creating safe, nurturing, and development-focused environments for young people, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps