Registered Manager - Children's Home SWINDON

REGISTERED CHILDREN MANAGER

THERAPEUTIC CHILDREN'S HOME

Location : SWINDON

Salary : £48,000 - £50,000 per annum plus bonuses

Contact : Louise - 0117 9486300 / 07929 476065 (Call, Text, WhatsApp)

I am partnering with a leading therapeutic care provider to recruit a Registered Manager for a small, specialist children's home in Swindon. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a nurturing, trauma-informed environment focused on lasting positive outcomes for young people.

About the Role :

You will manage all aspects of the home's operation, including safeguarding, staff leadership, and the delivery of trauma-informed care. Your leadership will ensure compliance with regulations and promote a culture of warmth, stability, and therapeutic support.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead day-to-day management and development of the home

Oversee personalised, trauma-informed care plans

Manage safeguarding, staff training, supervision, and wellbeing

Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and other legislation

Promote reflective practice and therapeutic approaches across the team

Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections

Coordinate staff rotas including out-of-hours cover

Maintain high-quality records and reporting

Participate in integrated therapeutic planning and assessments

What We're Looking For :

Minimum 2 years' residential childcare experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to work towards this within 2 years

Strong leadership and team development skills

Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care, PACE, safeguarding, and Children's Homes Regulations 2015

Confidence to register with Ofsted and complete the Fit Person Interview

Full UK manual driving licence

Enhanced DBS and excellent references

Ideal Candidate :

Resilient, emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure, and able to build trust with children, staff, and external professionals. Motivated by long-term positive impact and committed to a therapeutic, relationship-led approach.

What's on Offer :

£48,000 - £50,000 salary plus bonuses

Comprehensive therapeutic training

Strong clinical and operational support

Values-driven organisation with career progression

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's lives

Interested?

Contact Louise confidentially by call, text, or WhatsApp on 0117 9486300 or 07929 476065 .

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