OFSTED Registered Residential Child Care Manager

Berwick-Upon-Tweed | £60,000 + excellent benefits | Full-time

A leading, award-winning residential childcare provider is opening a brand-new therapeutic children’s home in England — and we’re looking for an exceptional Registered Manager to lead it. 

This is a rare opportunity to shape a new service from day one, supported by an experienced senior leadership team and backed by an organisation known for outstanding, trauma-informed care. Relocation package will also be provided for the successful candidate.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage a new Ofsted-registered children’s home
• Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations & Quality Standards
• Build, inspire, and develop a high-performing staff team
• Deliver therapeutic, child-centred care that changes lives
• Manage operations, staffing, budgets, and multi-agency partnerships

What you’ll bring:

• Level 5 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ management experience in a children’s home (Deputy Managers will be considered)
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted & safeguarding
• A values-based leadership style and passion for high-quality care

What’s on offer:

• £60,000 salary
• Performance-related pay up to £6,000
• Enhanced annual leave
• Private medical, dental & optical insurance
• Car allowance + free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme

Candidates must be able to commute or plan to relocate to Berwick-Upon-Tweed.

If you’re ready to lead a new home, create a positive culture, and make a lifelong impact on children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.