Registered Manager

About the company

Priority Recruitment are excited to present this fantastic Registered Manager opportunity in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's residential professional looking to take ownership of a home and develop their management career.

Your tasks

This is a key leadership role overseeing a children's residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and operational performance while creating a safe, stable and therapeutic environment.

Company and Role

• Overall responsibility for the management of a children's residential home
• Supporting children aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Leading and developing a team of residential care professionals
• Ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements
• Creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment
• Promoting positive outcomes, independence and emotional wellbeing

Day-to-day responsibilities include

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the residential home
• Leading, motivating and supporting the residential care team
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and preparing for Ofsted inspections
• Overseeing individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding arrangements
• Supporting staff recruitment, induction, supervision and performance development
• Promoting a positive culture focused on stability and therapeutic care
• Liaising with social workers, local authorities, families and external professionals
• Managing resources and supporting effective budget control
• Ensuring the home remains safe, welcoming and well-maintained

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual who can lead a dedicated team, maintain regulatory compliance and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

Successful Candidate

• Previous experience within children's residential care
• Experience in a management or senior leadership position
• Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Children's Homes Regulations
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and quality standards
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Calm, resilient and committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people

What we offer

• Competitive salary of up to £63,545 per annum, depending on experience
• £7,500 welcome bonus
• Permanent full-time position
• 37.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to lead a 4-bedroom children's residential home
• Long-term leadership and career development opportunities

Other

*Job Title: Registered Manager Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2LT Salary: Up to £63,545 per annum (depending on experience) + £7,500 Welcome Bonus Job Type: Full-Time – Permanent Shift and Schedule: 37.5 hours per week Setting: 4-bedroom children's residential home Client Group:** Children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)

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