Gateshead Council
Registered Manager
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Registered Manager
Children’s Registered Manager – Next Local Team
£56,491 - £59,944 (Inclusive of a temporary R & R allowance)
About Gateshead Council
Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading—we might be the perfect match.
We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.
We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to caring for Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in enabling Gateshead to thrive.
At Gateshead Council, you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises, respects, and invests in the skills you bring. We champion creativity, passion, and a great work-life balance. Flexible working—including hybrid options—is available across many roles, along with a comprehensive suite of benefits to ensure our staff thrive beyond the salary.
Our Mission:
Lead a home. Set the standard. Change children’s lives.
Our Children’s Social Care team works to provide and continuously improve services for children and families across Gateshead, delivering a joined-up approach to ensure young people have the very best start in life. This includes:
- Early help and prevention
- Assessment and intervention
- Safeguarding
- Services for children in and leaving our care
- Fostering, residential, and adoption support
- Vulnerable adolescents and disabled children
This work, while challenging, is deeply rewarding, driven by a commitment to helping Gateshead’s children thrive.
Investing in Cared-For Children
Gateshead Council is expanding its network of residential homes for young people in care. With six Homes (four established, two opening soon), we provide safe, nurturing environments where children can:
- Rebuild trust
- Re-engage with education
- Develop essential skills for independence
Each home is supported by a dedicated therapeutic team, including residential mental health practitioners and psychologists, with a trauma-informed, strength-based ethos. All homes are Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’.
Be the Registered Manager who shapes stability and futures.
We are seeking an experienced or aspiring Registered Manager to join our growing estate. You’ll work alongside an experienced, collegiate team dedicated to ensuring children are safeguarded, cared for, and empowered by a skilled professional team.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital leadership role in ensuring children’s homes operate at the highest standards:
- Provide safe, nurturing environments free from abuse, neglect, and harm
- Promote trauma-informed, child-centred care
- Support placement stability and development
- Uphold legal, regulatory, and safeguarding obligations
- Partner with safeguarding, multi-agency teams, and community organisations
- Champion inclusion, equality, and excellence in care
- Ensure financial accountability and resource management
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What You’ll Bring
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Exceptional knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, including understanding your statutory responsibilities as a Registered Manager
- Clear proficiency in SCIFF (Safeguarding Children Information from Frontline) and experience leading homes through Ofsted inspections
- Strong grasp of legislation, including:
- Children Act 1989 & 2004
- Care Act 2014
- Liberty Safeguards
- Other relevant statutory guidance
- Thorough understanding of best practice, research, and policy for looked-after children and their families
- Child protection deep knowledge, particularly in residential contexts:
- Safeguarding thresholds
- Practice standards for children at high risk
- Proven experience in a Children’s Home setting, especially with children exhibiting complex risk-taking behaviours and safeguarding needs
Leadership & Management Microskills
- Supervisory/Leadership experience in children’s residential care:
- Bringing staff together for high-quality relational care
- Ensuring children feel loved, secure, and valued through robust relationship-building
- Experience of:
- Driving service improvement
- Championing a child-centred values culture
- Hands-on ability with:
- Managing complex child & young person needs
- Safeguarding placement stability
- Risk collaborative assessment
- Competence in:
- Regulatory quality assurance/Ofsted reports
- Reflective supervision & appraisals
- Strong inter-agency collaboration underpinned by coordinated safeguarding
- Budget oversight and financial accountability for the Home
- Proficiency in using practice systems for key documentation
Professional Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management of Residential Childcare (or must complete it within 18 months of appointment)
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
- Up-to-date ChrisGuard safeguarding training + commitment to ongoing professional learning
Additional key requirement:
- Age criterion: minimum age four years older than the oldest child accommodated (due to Residents’ Home consent requirements per Children’s Homes Regulations).
Closing Reminder
- Enhancement of DBS clearance will be mandatory on appointment.
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Why Work for Us?
Benefits on Offer
Competitive Remuneration: Fair, market-adjusted pay reflecting your skills and expertise.
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Flexible Leave: 28 days + 2 fixed days (rising to 32 days after 5 years), with option to purchase up to 10 extra days.
Learning & Development: A wide array of training, coaching, mentoring, and promotion pathways—supported with pay for learning grants.
Wellness Support:
- Discounted gym membership via GLL Nightingale Partnerships
- Mindful and holistic mental health resources (e.g., Coach Care and Headspace)
- EAP (Employee Assistance*) services for stress/anxiety/social support
Sustainable Transport:
- Tax-free cycle to work, electric/hybrid car schemes (extremely cost-effective post-12M service year)
- Flexible travel allowances
Discounts & Savings:
- Voucher portal (VIVUP) offering discounted shopping, travel, and vouchers
- Salary sacrifice deals (after 6M+ service) on white goods, home tech, designer wear/footwear, etc.
Inclusion, Belonging and Fairness
We’re firmly committed to an equitable workplace where everyone:
- Feels included, respected, and valued
- Believes they belong
- Can prosper and grow
Gateshead Council is proud of our diverse workforce—we welcome all applications from candidates of any protected characteristic, background, and ability.
At our core, we value respect, integrity, compassion, and collaboration, fostering a workplace that mirrors our diverse communities.
How to Apply
Apply online using the "apply" button in the recruitment portal. Be detailed in your *skills, experience, and motivation, and:
- Adhere to all criteria outlined in this job description
- Specifically reference relevant experience ($see: points enclosed$).
Supporting queries? No hesitancy: contact our recruitment team directly.
Important Notes for Candidates
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Disability Confident Employer: We guarantee interviews to all qualified disabled candidates who meet essential criteria. Warning: High-volume applications may rarely mean prioritising exceptional fits.
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Room for Improvement Minimum: If the application volume surges, we may adjust shortlisting national markers or thresholds to streamline interview processes equitably.
Manual applications? Encouragement not to wait—submit early!
Job Title: Children’s Registered Manager Service: Next Local Team Remuneration: £56,491 - £59,944 Emphasis: Quality Care • Trauma-Informed Development •Team Leadership
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