Job Description

Job Title: Children’s Home Registered Manager
Location: Swindon
Pay Rate: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum
Full-Time:Permanent

Are you an experienced and passionate leader ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people?
Join a leading organisation that is transforming children’s residential care—and be part of a team that truly puts people first.

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children’s Home Registered Manager on behalf of its client, located in Swindon.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you will assess the needs of children with complex backgrounds, develop and implement personalised care plans, and provide emotional and practical support to promote their wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with professionals across health, education, and legal services to ensure safeguarding and positive outcomes. Accurate record-keeping and adherence to legal standards are essential, including compliance with the British Association of Social Workers (BASW). You will advocate for children’s rights, facilitate access to essential services, and foster a nurturing environment that supports their development and resilience.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Flexible Benefits: Tailor your package to suit your life
• Generous Holiday: With opportunities to increase over time
• Career Progression: Access to funded qualifications and ongoing professional development
• Flexible Working Options: Including part-time and variable hours
• Stunning Work Environments: Homes equipped with excellent facilities and amenities
• Support When It Matters: From career breaks to parental leave—they’ve got you covered

What They’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children’s home
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Level 4 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• A Full UK Driving Licence

Most importantly, you’ll bring warmth, leadership, and a genuine passion for helping young people flourish.

Not the right fit?

We work with a wide range of outstanding children’s residential care providers across the West Midlands. If this role isn’t quite right, we’ll help you find the one that is.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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