Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE6)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE). Additional on‑call payments available. Bonus scheme includes a registration bonus and Ofsted grading bonuses: £1,000 for a Good rating and £3,000 for an Outstanding rating.
Hours: 40 hours per week. The role is primarily office based, with occasional flexibility outside standard office hours. One day per week may be worked from home depending on service needs.
Annual leave: 33 days per year, inclusive of bank holidays.
Start date: TBC / July 2026.
About Kidspire Living
Kidspire Living is a child‑centred, therapeutic organisation that provides a supportive and nurturing environment for children with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). We aim to create safe, empowering homes where children can thrive.
Role Overview
The Registered Manager will lead the day‑to‑day operation of a brand‑new 2‑bed children’s home, establish a positive culture for children and staff, and drive the delivery of excellent care and outcomes. The role offers autonomy in decision‑making, team recruitment, and service direction while receiving full support from senior directors and operational professionals.
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily running of the home, creating a positive culture for both children and staff.
- Make autonomous decisions and shape the home’s culture, recruiting and supporting the team.
- Support the service through Ofsted registration, guidance and continuous improvement.
- Drive outstanding care delivery and excellent outcomes for children.
- Lead, motivate and develop teams effectively.
- Implement safeguarding and child‑home regulations with integrity.
- Collaborate with families, professionals, and multi‑agency partners.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent).
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services (Residential Pathway) or willingness to work towards this qualification.
- Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children’s residential care setting.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements and children’s home regulations.
- UK driving licence (desirable).
What We’re Looking For
- Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
- Ability to create a nurturing, therapeutic, child‑focused environment.
- Empathetic and accountable leadership style.
- Calm, professional handling of challenging situations.
- Strong relationship‑building skills with children, families and professionals.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted, SCCIF, the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Multi‑agency working procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a progressive pay structure.
- Registration and performance bonuses.
- Additional on‑call payments.
- Paid birthday off and generous annual leave entitlement.
- Specialist CPD‑certified training and funded qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Full HR and operational support.
- Opportunity to build and shape your own team.
- Career progression within a growing organisation.
- Supportive leadership structure with operational and consultancy input.
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