Children's Home Registered Manager

CareTech PLC; Hay on Wye; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services provider is seeking a Registered Manager for their home in Powys. This role involves leading a team to deliver high standards of care and support for children with complex needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for advocating for the children's voices, implementing safeguarding measures, and overseeing the team’s performance. A QCF Level 5 Diploma or equivalent is required. Competitive salary up to £50,000 plus bonuses and comprehensive training offered.

Benefits

£5,000 welcome bonus

£12,500 annual quality bonus

Management Development Training

Free meals on shift

£1,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Ability to lead a team effectively and support high standards of care.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements for children's homes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a stable and motivated team ensuring safety and advocacy for young people.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with a Clinical team for children's assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Empathy

Attention to Detail

Education

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Services or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Powys
• Contract: Full Time
• Role Type: Permanent
• Working hours per week: 40
• Salary: £50,000 per annum DOE plus £5,000 welcome bonus and up to £12,500 annual quality bonus
• Closing Date: Friday 30 January 2026

About Us

At Greenfields we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and support to children and young people through a multi-disciplinary approach. Greenfields is part of the CareTech family, where we work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day.

We offer care, education and therapy input in a nurtured, structured, stable environment with clear boundaries, focusing on the relationship the adults have with the children and a place they can call their home.

About You

We are looking for an exceptional Manager for our Children's Home in Powys that has an onsite school, to lead the Intake and Assessment of Children that are in our care. Currently home to four young people with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, as a result of adverse childhood experiences.

Children come to this home for six to nine months while you work with a Clinical team to assess their care, clinical and education needs. All of the Greenfields team work together to create an environment where children grow and thrive in reaching their full potential, as they embark on a pathway to a brighter future.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Lead a stable and motivated team to deliver high and consistent standards of care and support for our young people, ensuring they are kept safe, that you advocate strongly for them and their voice shines through everything we do.
• Need a real eye for detail – understanding that our absolute commitment to the Safeguarding of our children and young people and the Quality of our service are the top priorities.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment for registered Children’s Homes.
• Have a strong track record of successful working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Have a QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Services or equivalent.

Greenfields is a unique business

You will need to balance a hands‑on, practical approach with a creative and innovative style and the ability to respond with positivity and a ‘can do’ attitude. Bringing our plans to life will be challenging and intense but, with enthusiasm, creativity and a positive approach, the reward and satisfaction will be second to none. You will have a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our long‑term strategy and our drive to transform the lives of all our children and young people.

Company Values

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
• Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

What We Offer

• Entry salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
• Welcome bonus £5,000 paid on registration
• £10,000 annual bonus for achieving budget and quality measures, with an additional £2,500 for achieving budget and an excellent rating with CIW
• Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Participation in a Management Incentive Plan as a member of the CareTech leadership team.
• Comprehensive Induction to set you up for success.
• Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in‑house Leadership Academy. Courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, focusing on core behavioural skills to motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
• Free meals on shift
• Refer a friend scheme reward system – £1000 per referral
• Annual Employee Awards EveningEmployee recognition schemes
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants.

Job Description

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