Location: Burford
Service: 8-Bed Children’s Residential Home
Salary: £54,997 – £68,441 per annum
Total Package: Up to £79,185 per annum, including applicable bonuses and allowances
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Registered Manager to lead an 8-bed children’s residential home in Burford.

The service supports young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, providing a safe, nurturing and structured environment where they can feel secure, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the home, ensuring consistently high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

You will lead and develop a dedicated residential team while working closely with education, therapeutic and other specialist professionals to ensure each young person receives coordinated, individualised support.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the 8-bed children’s home.
• Ensure consistently high standards of care, safeguarding and support for all young people.
• Maintain full compliance with Ofsted regulations, legislation and Children’s Homes standards.
• Lead the home through inspections and ensure the service remains inspection-ready.
• Lead, motivate, supervise and develop the residential staff team.
• Manage staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision and performance.
• Create a positive culture where young people and staff feel safe, supported and valued.
• Oversee individual care plans, placement plans, risk assessments and safeguarding arrangements.
• Participate in referrals and assess the suitability of prospective placements.
• Work collaboratively with therapeutic, clinical and education professionals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with families, Social Workers and other external agencies.
• Promote positive outcomes, independence, confidence and life skills for young people.
• Manage incidents, complaints and safeguarding matters appropriately.
• Maintain effective governance, quality assurance and accurate records.
• Drive continuous improvement and the ongoing development of the home.
• Participate in the management on-call rota.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Previous management experience within children’s residential care.
• Experience managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children’s home.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and children’s social care legislation.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• A strong understanding of care planning, safeguarding and risk management.
• Experience supporting young people with SEMH and/or complex needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.

What’s on Offer

Our client offers a comprehensive employment package, including:

• Basic salary of £54,997 – £68,441 per annum.
• Annual performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary.
• Approximately £2,500 annual on-call allowance.
• Attendance allowance of up to £1,400 per year.
• Total annual package of up to £79,185 per annum.
• Long-Term Incentive Plan worth 30% of salary accrued annually, payable as a future lump sum subject to scheme terms.
• 7 weeks’ annual leave.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Private healthcare and medical benefits.
• Employee wellbeing and support services.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Meals provided while at work.
• Employee referral scheme.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate safer recruitment and safeguarding checks due to the nature of the role working with children and young people.

Apply

If you’re an experienced Registered Manager with a strong track record within children’s residential care and are looking for your next leadership opportunity, Joneshouse Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Jo at Joneshouse Recruitment for further information or a confidential discussion.

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