Children's home manager

Registered Manager - Newly Opened Children's Home

Location: Berwick upon Tweed (North East England)

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum + up to £6,000 Performance-Related Pay

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Are you a compassionate, values-driven leader ready to shape a brand-new service from the ground up?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Registered Manager to establish the culture, team, and standards of a newly opened children's home in Berwick upon Tweed.

Backed by an established, award-winning care group with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, trauma‑informed care, you will lead the home in accordance with Ofsted requirements, the Quality Standards, and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: £50,000 - £65,000 base salary + up to £6,000 PRP.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enhanced annual leave, car allowance (where applicable), private medical/dental/optical cover, and company pension.
• Strong Leadership Support: Dedicated guidance from an experienced Responsible Individual and senior leadership team.
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation support available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Register with Ofsted and maintain regulatory compliance across all Quality Standards.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a team committed to therapeutic, child‑centred care.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, including rotas, budgets, and inter‑agency partnerships.
• Ensure children's voices actively guide care planning and support their life outcomes.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a management or deputy management role in an Ofsted‑regulated children's residential setting.
• Qualification: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or equivalent.
• Essential: Full UK driving licence, suitability for Ofsted registration, and ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check.

Please call Will on if you are interested.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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