Registered Manager

Job description

Registered Manager

Stafford

Up to £65,000

We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a regulated children’s residential service in Stafford. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for safeguarding, quality, compliance, and service delivery within a highly regulated environment.

You will provide strong operational and strategic leadership, ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people while maintaining Ofsted compliance and driving continuous improvement.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a children’s residential service
• Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager
• Ensure services meet Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Lead safeguarding practice, risk management, and care planning
• Manage staff recruitment, supervision, appraisals, and rotas
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary professionals and commissioning authorities
• Develop and deliver the Statement of Purpose and service development plans
• Manage budgets and maintain inspection-ready documentation
• Lead the service through inspections and regulatory scrutiny

About You

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or Children & Young People), or eligible and committed to complete
• Eligible to register with Ofsted
• Significant management experience within a regulated children’s residential setting
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and leadership capability
• Confident managing teams, inspections, and complex needs
• Calm, resilient, and values-driven

Desirable

• Experience opening, stabilising, or improving a regulated children’s service
• History of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
• Experience with evidence-based or clinically informed practice models

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000
• Opportunity to lead and shape a high-quality service
• Supportive organisation with a strong focus on safeguarding and outcomes
• Long-term career progression

Apply now by submitting your CV and a brief summary of your Registered Manager experience. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stafford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English