BridgeLink Recruitment
Ofsted Registered Manager
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About the Company
Bridgelink Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a forward-thinking and ambitious children’s residential care provider to recruit an experienced Registered Manager for one of their specialist children’s homes in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, delivering exceptional person-centred care that enables every young person to achieve their full potential. The organisation is committed to providing high-quality, innovative residential services where children are supported to develop independence, build confidence and enjoy fulfilling lives within a safe and nurturing environment.
About the Role
Ofsted Registered Manager
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, and £5000 annual bonus, plus an excellent benefits package.
As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management and day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance are maintained at all times. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will lead, inspire and develop your staff, ensuring children receive outstanding, person-centred support while driving continuous improvement and achieving positive outcomes for every young person.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day management of the children’s home.
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations and all safeguarding requirements.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each child’s individual needs.
- Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing residential care team through supervision, coaching and ongoing professional development.
- Promote positive outcomes for children through effective care planning and partnership working.
- Develop strong relationships with families, Local Authorities, education providers and healthcare professionals.
- Manage the home’s staffing, budgets and resources effectively.
- Drive continuous quality improvement, ensuring the home consistently delivers outstanding standards of care.
- Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive culture for both children and staff.
- Work alongside senior leaders to contribute to the continued growth and development of the organisation.
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Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
Required Skills
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional care for children with additional needs.
- Previous experience working within a children’s residential care setting.
- Experience in a management role, ideally as a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager.
- Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs.
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation and person-centred care practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to build, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
- A genuine commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
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Preferred Skills
- Experience in a management role, ideally as a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager.
- Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs.
Pay range and compensation package
What’s on Offer
- Salary of up to £60,000 per annum.
- Up to £5000 per annum performance related bonus.
- Opportunity to lead a specialist children’s residential service making a genuine difference to young people’s lives.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and experienced senior leadership team.
- Opportunity to influence service development and continuous improvement.
- A rewarding leadership role where your decisions have a lasting impact on children, families and your team.
If you’re an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Bridgelink Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.
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