Assistant Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £54,000 per annum
- Bonus: Up to £6,000 per annum (performance-related)
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Holiday Entitlement: 28 days per year, inclusive of public and bank holidays
About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Registered Manager to support the leadership of a children’s residential home. You will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding, and full compliance with Ofsted and Children’s Home Regulations.
Your focus will be on providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive, while supporting the Registered Manager in leading and developing a skilled staff team.
Key Responsibilities Children & Young People
- Ensure the home meets all Ofsted and regulatory requirements
- Safeguard all children and young people and promote their welfare at all times
- Deliver care in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations, quality standards, and company policies
- Oversee admissions, care plans, risk assessments, and reviews
- Work closely with families, social workers, advocates, and other professionals
- Monitor children’s progress and ensure their needs, goals, and outcomes are met
- Support staff in managing challenging behaviour positively
- Provide direct care when required, including occasional shift cover
Staff Management
- Recruit, induct, supervise, and develop staff in line with regulatory standards
- Ensure safer recruitment checks (DBS, references, etc.) are completed
- Provide regular supervision, appraisals, and team meetings
- Manage performance, sickness, absence, and disciplinary matters
- Identify training needs and promote continuous professional development
- Promote company values and positive staff culture
Quality & Compliance
- Maintain high standards across care, safeguarding, health & safety, and equality
- Ensure the Statement of Purpose is followed and regularly reviewed
- Manage inspections, audits, and actions from reviews
- Ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty requirements
General Duties
- Work within agreed budgets
- Take part in on-call duties as required
- Promote the home positively within the local community
- Follow all company policies, especially safeguarding and child protection
- Undertake training and ongoing professional development
Person Specification Essential Experience & Qualifications
- At least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care within the last 5 years
- At least 1 year in a management or supervisory role
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements
- Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a staff team effectively
- Good communication, organisational, and IT skills
- Physically and mentally fit to manage a residential home
- Full driving licence
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to complete a Fit Person interview with Ofsted
- Commitment to the organisation’s values
- Willingness to complete further training if required