Registered Childrens Home Manager

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking an OFSTED Registered Manager to oversee a residential care home. This role requires a Level 5 Diploma and experience managing children's care homes. You will ensure compliance with OFSTED standards, lead staff training, and provide a safe and nurturing environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to supporting the well-being of vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience managing a children’s residential care home.
• Sound knowledge of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and drive quality improvements.
• Ensure full compliance with OFSTED regulations and standards.
• Lead, train, and support staff with empathy.

Skills

Managing children's residential care home

Knowledge of OFSTED standards

Safeguarding protocols

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care Children and Young People’s Services

Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

OFSTED Registered Manager - generous salary and excellent benefits

This may suit someone who has been an OFSTED Children's Residential Home Manager, or OFSTED Children and young Persons Home Manager.

Location: Northamptonshire

Are you a qualified childcare professional with experience managing an OFSTED regulated children's home? This is your chance to lead a compassionate care team in a permanent leadership role that prioritizes young lives and professional growth.

Due to the regulatory nature of this role, all applicants must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care Children and Young People’s Services or equivalent. This ensures compliance with OFSTED guidelines, promotes best practice, and guarantees the highest level of care for children in residential settings.

To be shortlisted, candidates must have:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or equivalent childcare/social care qualification
• Demonstrable experience managing a children’s residential care home
• Strong knowledge of OFSTED standards, safeguarding protocols, and regulatory compliance

RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll oversee daily operations, drive quality improvements, and foster a homely, safe environment where children can flourish. Your leadership will directly impact lives — offering structure, support, and care to vulnerable children.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with OFSTED regulations and standards
• Lead, train, and support your staff with empathy and consistency
• Build trusted relationships with families, local authorities, and regulatory bodies
• Champion high standards of safeguarding, care planning, and reporting

Why Join Us?

We're an experienced provider committed to excellence. You’ll be joining a passionate team with a shared mission to give every child the opportunity to feel safe, supported, and empowered.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent.
• Recent experience relevant to residential care within the last
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare
• Experience supervising, managing, or mentoring professional staff.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes Amendment Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures.

Commutable from Milton Keynes, Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Bedford, Banbury, Rugby, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Corby.

Ready for your next leadership challenge? Apply now