Job Description

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

📍 Crook, County Durham, UK

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a newly opened, high-spec residential provision for children and young people.

This is a unique chance to shape and lead a specialist service, providing bespoke, trauma-informed care for a young person with complex emotional and behavioural needs—making a lasting and meaningful difference in their life.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the leadership, management, and day-to-day operations of a residential children’s home. You will create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance are consistently achieved.

Working with a dedicated 3:1 staffing model, you will lead by example—championing the rights, choices, and wellbeing of the young person while building a strong, supportive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a skilled residential care team
• Provide strong leadership, supervision, and mentorship to staff
• Create a safe, stable and nurturing environment for the young person
• Deliver and embed trauma-informed care practices
• Promote positive behaviour through approaches such as PACE and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding, and risk management
• Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards
• Build effective partnerships with local authorities, education providers, health professionals and families
• Manage complex behaviours and respond effectively to crisis situations
• Maintain high standards within the home environment
• Prepare for and exceed expectations during inspections and monitoring visits
• Support the young person in daily routines, activities, and appointments

What We’re Looking For

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a senior role within a children’s residential setting
• Proven experience supporting young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and solo provision care
• Excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills
• A resilient, reflective and compassionate approach
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead a brand-new, purpose-built residential home
• A supportive and forward-thinking organisation
• Ongoing professional development and training
• The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on a young person’s life
• Career progression within a growing care provider

Additional Information

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting their welfare is a priority, and all applicants must share this commitment.