Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Southampton
£46.125 p/a + Attractive Benefits Package

Care First Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established and reputable children’s services provider based in Southampton. We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to take the lead in managing one of their high-quality children’s homes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Ofsted Registered Manager — or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up — to join a child-focused organisation that truly invests in its people and services.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading the daily operations of the children’s home in line with Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Ensuring the home provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Driving continuous improvement and quality assurance throughout the service.
• Managing staffing levels, rotas, and team performance to ensure effective service delivery.
• Leading on recruitment, staff training, supervision, and development.
• Overseeing budgets and financial planning for the home.
• Preparing for and responding to Ofsted inspections to maintain a high-quality service.

You Will Have:

• Previous experience working in children’s residential settings.
• Proven leadership and management skills, ideally in an Ofsted-regulated service.
• Strong people skills and the ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and regulatory frameworks.
• Good business acumen with experience managing budgets and resources effectively.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or working towards it).

If you are currently an Ofsted Registered Manager, we would love to hear from you!

This role is also ideal for an experienced Deputy Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career.

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Sonja Klajderic