Registered Manager – Children’s Home

Role Overview

Registered Manager (Learning Disability | 2-Bed Children’s Home | Leicester LE2) sought to lead a 2-bed Ofsted-regulated children’s home specialising in supporting young people with learning disabilities. The role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, and the ability to create a safe, aspirational environment where children thrive and staff are well supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full operational management of the home, including staff supervision, placement planning, safeguarding, reporting, and quality assurance.
• Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, Children Act 1989, Health & Safety legislation, Data Protection requirements, and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Maintain a skilled, trained and confident staff team capable of meeting the individual needs of each young person.
• Lead the home with ambition and positivity, inspiring both children and staff.
• Produce monitoring reports, audits, and statistical data in line with organisational and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure all children receive personalised care planning tailored to their specific needs.
• Build and sustain effective relationships with multi-agency partners, families, and the wider team around the child, ensuring all transitions and offboarding processes are recorded and completed correctly.
• Oversee staff development and ensure consistent compliance with training programmes.

Requirements

• Level 5 Leadership & Management (minimum).
• Previous Ofsted registration experience.
• Strong background working with children with learning disabilities in looked‑after settings.
• Confident leader and effective team player.
• Competent with digital care systems and software‑based record keeping.

Package

• Salary: £50,000 – £55,000
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Performance‑based bonus (quality & occupancy)
• Employee Assistance Programme

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