*Registered Manager (OFSTED) – Children’s Residential Home*
*Location:* Hampshire
*Salary:* £55,000 per annum plus generous bonuses (up to £25,000)
*Hours:* 40 per week, Mon–Fri, with rostered weekend and on-call duties
*Beaufort Care Group* is seeking an experienced and passionate *Registered Manager* to lead a 3-bedded OFSTED-regulated Children’s Home. If you’re committed to high-quality, therapeutic, child-centred care—and want to join a supportive, Employee Owned organisation—this is your next step.
*Why join Beaufort Care Group?*
* We are proudly Employee Owned
* Established, expanding company offering long-term job security
* Competitive salary, reviewed annually
* Up to £10,000 joining & retention bonus, plus annual performance bonus up to £15,000
* 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
* Long-service awards up to £2,000
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Company-funded Blue Light Card
* Ongoing CPD, training and clear career progression
* Access to specialist therapeutic support for you and the children from our qualified Head of Therapy
* Supportive Head Office network and professional infrastructure
*About the Role*
You will:
* Lead and manage a 3-bedded Children's Home in line with OFSTED, regulatory and organisational requirements
* Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare, and child-centred practice
* Develop personalised care and development plans to meet children’s individual needs
* Promote therapeutic, trusting relationships between children, their families and the team
* Advocate for children and embed trauma-informed best practice
* Recruit, train, lead and develop your team
* Build positive relationships with internal teams, external agencies and key stakeholders
* Provide operational leadership, guidance and coaching to your team
* Oversee HR matters, attend meetings and maintain compliance with safer recruitment and relevant policies
*About You*
You will have:
* At least 2 years’ managerial experience within children’s residential care
* Strong knowledge of OFSTED and Children’s Homes Regulations
* Proven team leadership experience
* A professional, positive and supportive approach to role-modelling and team development
* Qualified to a minimum of Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (or equivalent)
* Ideally Level 5 Leadership & Management (or working towards)
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Undertake the OFSTED ‘fit persons’ interview if successful
*About Beaufort Care Group*
We provide high-quality residential care and supported living for children aged 6–18 across Dorset and Hampshire. Our therapeutic, child-centred approach supports emotional and behavioural needs linked to trauma, abuse and neglect. We create homes where children feel safe, supported and able to thrive.
*Safer Recruitment & Eligibility*
We are committed to safeguarding and expect all team members to share this commitment.
All roles require enhanced DBS, police and barred list checks, reference checks and full safer recruitment screening.
Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and be within a commutable distance.
We are unable to offer sponsorship.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Are you qualified to Level 5 in Leadership & Management?
* Do you have experience and knowledge of Ofsted regulations within a residential childcare setting?
Experience:
* residential childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
