Registered Manager - Billingham

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees (TS23)

Salary: £43,000–£55,000 per annum + 10% Annual KPI Bonus + Partnership Share Scheme

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Service: 6-bed Children's Residential Home – EBD/SEMH

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

An Outstanding Home. An Exceptional Leadership Opportunity.

Are you an experienced Children's Residential Registered Manager looking for your next opportunity? Or are you an exceptional Deputy Manager with the experience, qualifications and confidence to take the next step into registration?

Our client is seeking a passionate, experienced and committed leader to take responsibility for a well-established, Ofsted-rated Outstanding children's residential home in Billingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded residential childcare provider with a proven track record of delivering Good and Outstanding services.

Unlike many Registered Manager vacancies, this opportunity offers the benefit of an established, fully staffed home, experienced Deputy Managers and a supportive senior leadership structure.

The home is currently operating at full capacity, accommodating six children and young people aged 7–17.

Our client is looking for a strong, confident leader who can maintain the home's exceptional standards, support an established staff team and continue delivering outstanding outcomes for the children and young people in their care.

About the Home

This is an established six-bed children's residential home supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural and social needs.

The wider organisation also supports young people with autism, learning disabilities and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Key information about the service:

• Ofsted rated Outstanding
• Six-bed children's residential home, currently at full occupancy with children and young people aged 7–17
• Fully staffed residential care team
• Active operational and strategic support
• An established provider whose homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted

This is an opportunity to take responsibility for a successful and established service, with the support and infrastructure already in place to enable you to focus on quality, leadership and positive outcomes.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership, management and regulatory compliance of the home.

You will be responsible for maintaining the home's Outstanding Ofsted rating while ensuring children and young people receive safe, consistent, nurturing and individualised care.

Working closely with your experienced Deputy Managers and wider management team, you will lead by example and promote a positive, child-centred culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and operational management of the children's home.
• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare and child-centred care.
• Ensure continued compliance with Ofsted regulations, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
• Maintain and continuously improve the home's Outstanding Ofsted standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop an established residential care team.
• Support and supervise Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and residential staff.
• Oversee staff performance, supervision, training and professional development.
• Ensure individual care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies are implemented effectively.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people, promoting their wellbeing, development and independence.
• Participate in referral assessments and admissions, ensuring appropriate matching and placement stability.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, families, education providers and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate records, quality assurance processes and regulatory documentation.
• Work closely with the RI and senior management team to support continuous service development.

About You

Our client is seeking a confident, experienced and resilient leader who genuinely cares about improving outcomes for children and young people.

Experienced Registered Managers

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience managing an Ofsted-registered children's residential home.
• A proven track record of maintaining or achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of children's residential legislation, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading, supervising and developing residential care teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• A child-centred, compassionate and proactive approach.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.

Strong Deputy Managers Ready to Step Up

Our client is also willing to consider an exceptionally strong Deputy Manager who is ready to progress into their first Registered Manager position.

Given the home's Outstanding rating, applicants must be able to demonstrate the leadership ability, operational knowledge and confidence required to maintain the service's existing standards.

You should have:

• Substantial experience as a Deputy Manager within an Ofsted-registered children's residential home.
• Strong experience supporting the day-to-day management and regulatory compliance of a service.
• A thorough understanding of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and the Quality Standards.
• Experience managing staff, supervising teams and supporting service development.
• The confidence and ability to lead an established, experienced team.
• The relevant Level 5 leadership and management qualification.

This could be an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Deputy Manager who feels ready for registration and wants to progress within a well-supported, established organisation.

Salary and Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to reward commitment, leadership and outstanding practice.

Salary and Financial Rewards

• £43,000–£55,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 10% annual KPI performance bonus
• Annual Partnership Share Scheme
• £200 referral bonus for successful employee recommendations, with no stated limit

Annual Leave and Recognition

• 32 days' annual leave
• Guaranteed birthday off, with an additional day provided to cover this
• Additional paid stand-down days for exceptional contributions
• One additional day's annual leave after two years' service
• Two further additional days after five years' service
• Monthly employee recognition awards

Training and Career Development

• Comprehensive two-week induction programme
• Six-month supported induction
• Training delivered by specialist training partners and in-house certified instructors
• Continued professional development
• Opportunities to progress into Regional Management roles

Wellbeing and Additional Benefits

• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Company pension
• Company events
• Supportive senior leadership and operational management
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than simply another Registered Manager vacancy.

You will be joining a successful children's residential home with an established team, experienced management support and an Outstanding Ofsted rating.

With two long-standing Deputy Managers, a Team Leader and a fully staffed service, you will have the foundations in place to focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care and maintaining outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

For an experienced Registered Manager, this is an opportunity to lead an established and successful service.

For a highly capable Deputy Manager, it could be the ideal next step into registration, supported by experienced colleagues and an engaged senior management team.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Registered Manager or an exceptional Deputy Manager ready to progress, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Please submit your CV or contact Portman Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the position.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and appropriate safer recruitment checks.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.