Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care

Registered Manager - Children’s Residential Care

Location: Bedford

Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home supporting young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs.

This role offers full operational leadership and the platform to build a high-performing service, strengthen care standards, and deliver positive long-term impact for young people.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will:

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• Oversee the day-to-day management of the home
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• Lead and develop a motivated, high-quality staff team
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• Create a structured, safe and nurturing care environment
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• Embed high standards of consistency, accountability and child-centred care
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Compliance & Quality

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• Ensure compliance with all Ofsted requirements, regulations and standards
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• Take ownership of safeguarding, risk assessments and incident management
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• Ensure care planning and documentation are accurate, current and high quality
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• Prepare for inspections and drive ongoing improvements across the service
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Leadership & Operations

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• Manage recruitment activity, staffing levels and workforce planning
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• Carry out regular supervisions, appraisals and development support
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• Oversee financial performance, budgets and occupancy targets
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• Partner with senior leadership to support wider service development
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Stakeholder Engagement

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• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Local Authorities, Ofsted and professionals
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• Represent the home with professionalism and integrity
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• Maintain open, effective communication with families and external stakeholders
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What We’re Looking For

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• Experience working as a Registered Manager in a children’s home
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• Detailed understanding of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory compliance
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• Background supporting children and young people with SEMH or complex behaviours
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• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management, or progress towards it
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• A proactive and capable leader who can improve service delivery and outcomes
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What’s On Offer

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• Competitive basic salary plus performance incentives
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• Real autonomy to influence and shape the service
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• Strong support from an experienced senior management team
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• Progression opportunities within an expanding care provider
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Apply Now

If you are a strong Registered Manager looking for a role where you can lead with confidence, raise standards and make a lasting impact, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.