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Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (3-Bed)
Location: Grantham
Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, permanent

Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed children's residential home based in Grantham. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing a children's home with Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes, or be a strong Deputy Manager ready to step into their first Registered Manager position.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, create a safe and nurturing environment, and ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strong, child-centred leadership to ensure high-quality care and compliance with all regulatory standards.
Lead, mentor and develop staff through effective supervision, training, and performance management.
Ensure the home meets all Ofsted requirements and maintains high standards aligned with Children's Homes Regulations and the Quality Standards.
Oversee the day-to-day running of the home, including staffing, care planning, safeguarding, and financial management.
Drive continuous improvement, ensuring the home provides a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment.
Ensure all documentation-including risk assessments, care plans, incident reports, and audits-is accurate, up to date, and compliant.
Lead on referrals, placements, and matching processes to ensure the best outcomes for young people.
Work closely with external agencies, including local authorities, Ofsted inspectors, health partners, and safeguarding professionals.
Promote a positive culture, ensuring the team delivers consistent, trauma-informed and child-centred practice.Requirements

Registered Manager experience with a track record of supporting a children's home to achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings
OR an experienced Deputy Manager seeking progression into a Registered Manager role.
NVQ/QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young People's Residential Care, or currently working towards it.
Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding legislation.
Experience supervising staff, managing performance, and leading teams effectively.
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to delivering high-quality, therapeutic, child-centred care.
Full UK driving licence (essential).What We Offer

Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
Career development and training opportunities
Supportive senior management and a stable organisational structure
The opportunity to shape a high-quality residential service and make a meaningful impact on young people's lives