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Registered Manager - Children's Home
About our Children’s Homes
At Bedspace, our singular mission is clear: to profoundly impact the lives of the people we care for and support. Our unwavering commitment extends to children and young people, driving the expansion of our children's home network. Our homes are designed to provide a secure and nurturing environment, fostering a family-style atmosphere that promotes positive relationships and establishes strong bonds between children and our dedicated staff.
The age range of children within our care ranges from 8-18 years and our homes have a 3-child capacity.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Staffordshire, ensuring high-quality, safe and therapeutic care for young people. You will be responsible for the overall management of the home, maintaining compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, and driving positive outcomes for children and young people.
Working closely with the Head of Children’s Residential, you will provide strong leadership to the staff team, embed a therapeutic ethos, and develop effective partnerships with local authorities, families and external agencies. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational oversight, safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to continuous improvement.
About You
You will be a confident and resilient leader with significant experience within children’s residential care and a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks. You will be passionate about improving outcomes for young people and creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment.
You will bring excellent leadership and organisational skills, alongside the ability to manage complex situations, support staff development and maintain high standards of practice. A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and management of the children’s residential home, ensuring a safe and supportive 24/7 service.
- Maintain compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements.
- Lead, supervise and develop the staff team, including recruitment, performance management and training.
- Embed a therapeutic model of care that supports the emotional, physical and social development of children and young people.
- Build effective relationships with placing authorities, families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
- Monitor performance, outcomes and quality assurance systems to drive continuous improvement.
- Manage budgets, resources and operational planning effectively.
- Oversee risk management, health and safety, and safeguarding within the home.
- Contribute to service development, inspections and strategic planning.
Essentials
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (Residential Management pathway) or willingness to achieve.
- Minimum two years’ recent senior experience within a children’s residential setting.
- At least one year’s experience managing a team within a care environment.
- Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding and residential childcare practice.
- Experience working collaboratively with external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
- Budget management and service delivery experience.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
About Bedspace
We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of vulnerable people. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users in asylum, young people leaving care, adults in social care and homeless families and individuals. In 2024, we celebrate our 25th anniversary, in which time we’ve supported over 24,000 vulnerable people to transform their lives.
If successfully appointed references will be taken for all roles where you have worked with vulnerable adults and children; and additionally a full work history needs to be included in your CV with explanations for any gaps.
At Bedspace, we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. As part of our recruitment, selection, and appointment processes we conduct a range of vetting checks including Enhance DBS checks, to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are appointed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Please confirm that you currently have or are willing to obtain Vehicle Business Insurance?
- Do you require Visa Sponsorship currently or will require it in the future? (Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship)
Experience:
- Supervising staff: 2 years (required)
- Residential Childcare: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (required)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Mgt for Residential Care (required)
- NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare (England) (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
About our Children’s Homes
At Bedspace, our singular mission is clear: to profoundly impact the lives of the people we care for and support. Our unwavering commitment extends to children and young people, driving the expansion of our children's home network. Our homes are designed to provide a secure and nurturing environment, fostering a family-style atmosphere that promotes positive relationships and establishes strong bonds between children and our dedicated staff.
The age range of children within our care ranges from 8-18 years and our homes have a 3-child capacity.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Staffordshire, ensuring high-quality, safe and therapeutic care for young people. You will be responsible for the overall management of the home, maintaining compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, and driving positive outcomes for children and young people.
Working closely with the Head of Children’s Residential, you will provide strong leadership to the staff team, embed a therapeutic ethos, and develop effective partnerships with local authorities, families and external agencies. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational oversight, safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to continuous improvement.
About You
You will be a confident and resilient leader with significant experience within children’s residential care and a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks. You will be passionate about improving outcomes for young people and creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment.
You will bring excellent leadership and organisational skills, alongside the ability to manage complex situations, support staff development and maintain high standards of practice. A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and management of the children’s residential home, ensuring a safe and supportive 24/7 service.
- Maintain compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements.
- Lead, supervise and develop the staff team, including recruitment, performance management and training.
- Embed a therapeutic model of care that supports the emotional, physical and social development of children and young people.
- Build effective relationships with placing authorities, families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
- Monitor performance, outcomes and quality assurance systems to drive continuous improvement.
- Manage budgets, resources and operational planning effectively.
- Oversee risk management, health and safety, and safeguarding within the home.
- Contribute to service development, inspections and strategic planning.
Essentials
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (Residential Management pathway) or willingness to achieve.
- Minimum two years’ recent senior experience within a children’s residential setting.
- At least one year’s experience managing a team within a care environment.
- Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding and residential childcare practice.
- Experience working collaboratively with external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
- Budget management and service delivery experience.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
About Bedspace
We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of vulnerable people. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users in asylum, young people leaving care, adults in social care and homeless families and individuals. In 2024, we celebrate our 25th anniversary, in which time we’ve supported over 24,000 vulnerable people to transform their lives.
If successfully appointed references will be taken for all roles where you have worked with vulnerable adults and children; and additionally a full work history needs to be included in your CV with explanations for any gaps.
At Bedspace, we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. As part of our recruitment, selection, and appointment processes we conduct a range of vetting checks including Enhance DBS checks, to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are appointed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Please confirm that you currently have or are willing to obtain Vehicle Business Insurance?
- Do you require Visa Sponsorship currently or will require it in the future? (Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship)
Experience:
- Supervising staff: 2 years (required)
- Residential Childcare: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (required)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Mgt for Residential Care (required)
- NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare (England) (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)