Lead Residential Manager, Children & Young People

Virtual Bridges, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Blaenau Gwent is recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home. The role involves overseeing all service aspects to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people with complex needs while managing compliance and staff. Candidates must have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, experience in children's home management, and strong safeguarding knowledge. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and several benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Casual dress and on-site parking

Company pension

Premium employee wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ management experience in a children’s home.
• Registered with Social Care Wales and DBS Update Service preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, RISCA and HR procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, child-centred residential care.
• Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, RISCA and inspection frameworks.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer and oversee all safeguarding practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children’s Residential)

Job description

A leading children's care provider in Blaenau Gwent is recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home. The role involves overseeing all service aspects to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people with complex needs while managing compliance and staff. Candidates must have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, experience in children's home management, and strong safeguarding knowledge. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and several benefits.