Registered Manager – Children’s Home

Company: First for Support LTD.
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Location: Pennington
Job Description:

Registered Manager Children’s Residential HomeSalary: up to £55,000 per annumLocation: Sway, Lymington, SO41

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager who is looking to step up to support the effective leadership of a child-centred residential home that is currently home to 2 children. This role is key to ensuring the home consistently meets Ofsted regulations, delivers high-quality care, and promotes positive outcomes for children.

Working as the Registered Manager, you will help maintain a safe, nurturing, and stable environment, underpinned by therapeutic practice and strong safeguarding principles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with legislation and best practice
  • Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team to deliver consistently high standards of care
  • Contribute to care planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance
  • Participate in the on-call rota when required

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 year’s experience in a children’s residential management role
  • Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and quality assurance
  • Hold a either a Level 3 NVQ or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
  • Profficient in de-escalation of challenging behaviours
  • Full UK driving licence

Working hours are Monday to Friday however this may vary in accordance with the needs of the home with sleep ins paid in addition at £55 per sleep.

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Posted: October 12th, 2026