Children's Registered Manager

Job description

Children’s Registered Manager

Location: Newmarket

About the role

We are recruiting a Children’s Registered Manager to lead a specialist residential care service in Newmarket. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for service delivery, safeguarding, compliance, team management, and operational standards within a structured residential setting.

This opportunity would suit an experienced residential care leader looking to take ownership of an established service and contribute to its ongoing development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home and maintain safe, effective service delivery
• Hold responsibility for safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness
• Manage, support, and develop the staff team to ensure consistent standards of practice
• Work closely with internal teams and external professionals to support well-planned care delivery
• Drive continuous improvement across quality, performance, and operational stability

Requirements

• Previous leadership or management experience within children’s residential care
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and quality standards
• Experience working within a residential care setting with varied support needs
• Ability to lead teams, manage performance, and maintain clear operational standards
• Confidence working with families, local authorities, and multi-agency professionals
• Relevant qualification for residential childcare leadership, or progress towards this, where applicable

Benefits

• Competitive salary and overall package
• Opportunity to lead an established specialist residential service
• Support from a wider care, education, and professional network
• Scope to influence service quality, team development, and operational practice
• Ongoing professional development within a structured care environment

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in this opportunity in Newmarket, please apply with your CV.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newmarket

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-05-2026

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