Registered Manager Children’s Residential Home – Salary up to £55,000

Are you a dedicated, experienced leader passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We’re seeking a Registered Manager to open, establish and lead a newly renovated 3 bedded service – Oak Lodge Children’s Home, located in Wisbech, Cambridge for children aged 8-12 years.

This will be an Ofsted-regulated children’s residential home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and development for children with emotional and behavioural behavioural difficulties (EBD).

About the role:

·        As the Registered Manager, reporting to the Responsible Individual/Director of Care Quality & Governance, you will:

·        Provide confident, trauma-informed leadership to staff team and young people.

·        Create a safe and supportive environment that promotes emotional, social and educational development for each child.

·        Recruit, induct and retain a high-quality staff team with the necessary skills and values for working with vulnerable children.

·        Oversee staffing, training, supervisions, appraisals and professional development.

·        Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience.

·        Lead the home’s strategic planning, setting objectives and measurable outcomes in line with organisational and regulatory expectations.

·        Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose and ensure all operations reflect its aims and values.

·        Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and the Children’s Homes Regulations.

·        Lead safeguarding efforts as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) including response to disclosures, incidents and concerns in line with Working together to Safeguard Children and in line with local authority safeguarding.

·        Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience.

·        Manage budgets, audits, inspections, and operational processes.

·        Build effective partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies.

About You:

·        Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.

·        Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting with 1+ years at supervisory/Deputy/management level.

·        Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Children’s Home Regulations and therapeutic care.

·        Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

·        Experience supporting children with trauma, challenging behaviour, and complex needs.

·        Full UK driving licence is desirable.

·        Flexibility to be part of the on-call rota (some evenings/weekends).

·        Knowledge of SEND and multi-agency working.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

·        33 Days holiday including bank holidays.

·        On-site parking

·        DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare*

·        Contributory Pension Scheme

·        Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

·        Annual Salary Review

·        Comprehensive Induction Program

·        Staff Appreciation Days

*Terms & Conditions apply

If you are a Registered Children’s Home Manager ready for your next challenge and this sounds like the role for you, please apply online today.