Registered Manager Childrens Residential Care
Loughinisland or Carryduff, Northern Ireland
£51,330 per year + additional earnings for extra hours
Full-time
Why join Safe Places?
At Safe Places, we invest in our people as much as we invest in the young people we support. We believe exceptional care comes from empowered, skilled professionals and weve built our organisation around that belief.
Youll benefit from:
- A strong, values-driven culture where your voice matters
- A fully paid 3-week induction with specialist training (TCI, safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and more)
- Ongoing coaching, reflective supervision, and tailored development plans
- A Triple Tier Support System, including funded external counselling
- Clear career progression into Senior Registered Manager roles
Benefits include:
- 33 days annual leave
- 10% annual leave loading
- Hybrid option available with regards to working patterns.
- Emergency Area On Call to support and guide around emergencies
- Support from a full time Deputy Manager (Shared Emergency On Call)
- Milestone bonuses (induction, registration, 1-year service)
About the role
As Registered Manager, you will lead a high-performing childrens home, deliver outstanding care while ensure full regulatory compliance and developing a confident, capable team.
Youll work within a therapeutic, child-centred model supporting up to two young people per home enabling meaningful relationships and truly individualised care.
Key responsibilities
Leadership & Care Quality
- Deliver high-quality care in line with Childrens Home Regulations (NI) 2005 and Minimum Standards
- Maintain exceptional safeguarding and compliance standards
- Achieve positive RQIA inspection outcomes
Team Development
- Lead, supervise, and appraise staff
- Coach and mentor team members to build a high-performing culture
Operations & Strategy
- Oversee day-to-day operations and resource management
- Drive continuous improvement and quality assurance
- Manage Schedule 5 notifications and regulator relationships
Working pattern
- 38 hours management (Monday to Friday)
- Emergency On-call rota (minimum 4 days per week, enhanced pay for additional hours worked at during on call)
About you
Were looking for a resilient, compassionate leader who can demonstrate:
- 2+ years experience supporting traumatised young people in residential care
- Social Work qualification + 2 years post-qualification experience (AYE)
- Experience supervising staff
- Full UK/Irish driving licence (max 3 points)
- Ability to pass Enhanced Access NI check
- Willingness to register with NISCC as Part 1 Social Worker
Make a real difference
This is challenging work but deeply rewarding. Youll help young people build independence, develop emotional understanding, and move towards brighter futures.
Apply now
Submit your application via:Safe Places for Children UK Vacancies Page
Skills:
socialwork residential Leadership Management
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