Are you ready to lead a home where children thrive, trauma is understood, and excellence is the norm?

We’re looking for a Registered Manager to take ownership of a children's home that aims not only to meet Ofsted standards — but to exceed them consistently, creating a warm, safe, and aspirational space for children and young people.

Haresfield, near Chippenham, is a vibrant home dedicated to supporting children and young people. It offers more than just a place to live – it’s a place where they can truly flourish. Our team creates a safe, nurturing and empowering environment where they are all encouraged to discover their strengths, develop new skills and build confidence for the future.

*Your Purpose*
As the Registered Manager, your leadership will be the foundation for a service that delivers Outstanding care, support, and outcomes in line with:

* The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
* The Quality Standards
* And Ofsted’s framework for inspection.

You will be at the heart of creating a home that is:

* Safe and nurturing, with clear routines, high aspirations and restorative boundaries
* Therapeutic and trauma-informed, with emotionally attuned care at its core
* Child-centred and participatory, where young voices shape the decisions that affect them

*You’ll be expected to:*

* Lead and develop a resilient, skilled staff team to deliver high-quality care and relational practice
* Ensure full regulatory compliance, including robust safeguarding, incident management and documentation
* Deliver evidence-based interventions, aligned with children’s care plans and positive behaviour support
* Prepare for and confidently manage Ofsted inspections, audits, and multi-agency collaboration
* Create a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement, using supervision, coaching and restorative feedback
* Participate in management on call.

*What You’ll Need*

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

* Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy within a children's residential home
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted’s Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)
* Understanding of trauma, attachment and child development
* Proven ability to embed a positive safeguarding culture and proactively manage risk
* Excellent leadership, people management and regulatory reporting skills
* Commercial awareness with financial acumen with an understanding and experience of managing budgets

*What We’re Offering*

* A home that is fully committed to achieving and sustaining Ofsted Outstanding
* A values-led working culture
* Access to trauma-informed and restorative practice training
* Supportive senior leadership team and dedicated Responsible Individual

*Ready to Apply?*

We’d love to hear how your leadership could transform a home — and change children’s lives. Click apply to send your CV. Informal conversations welcomed.

*Safeguarding Commitment*

We prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It’s important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process.

*Equal Opportunities Statement*

Due to regulatory requirements, we are unable to accept applications from people under the age of 20. (Exempt under the Equalities Act 2010, Schedule 9 part 1)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work.

We are not accepting candidates who require Sponsorship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Application question(s):
* Do you hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children’s Residential Care)?

Work Location: In person

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