Dual Registered Manager
27 days ago
Melksham
Position - Dual Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Homes Where you’ll be doing it Melksham, Wiltshire Two children’s residential homes based within the same locality, working closely with the local authority. What’s in it for you Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum Joining bonus: £12,000 This is a standout opportunity for an experienced children’s Registered Manager to take on a senior, influential role overseeing two residential homes in the same area. You’ll have the scope to shape services, develop strong teams, and make a lasting difference to young people’s lives — with the backing of a values-led organisation that genuinely invests in leadership. You’ll benefit from: A highly competitive senior management salary A substantial joining bonus Clear progression opportunities as the organisation continues to grow Ongoing leadership development and specialist training Supportive senior leaders who understand children’s residential care The chance to work in partnership with local authorities and professionals Your employment contract Permanent, full-time Your hours ⏰ Full time, with flexibility required to meet the needs of the services Who you’d be working for You’ll be joining an established and expanding children’s residential care provider committed to delivering safe, stable, and trauma-informed homes for young people. The organisation places strong emphasis on safeguarding, relational practice, and partnership working, creating environments where both children and staff can thrive. What you’ll be doing As Dual Registered Manager, you’ll hold overall responsibility for the leadership, quality, and compliance of two children’s homes. You’ll provide visible, supportive leadership while ensuring both services consistently deliver high standards of care. Key responsibilities include: Holding Ofsted registration for two children’s residential homes Providing strong, inspirational leadership across both services Ensuring care is trauma-informed, child-centred, and outcome focused Maintaining full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Working closely with the local authority, external professionals, and families Leading, developing, and retaining high-quality staff teams Driving a positive culture centred on safeguarding, stability, and continuous improvement Requirements To be successful in this role, you will: Be an experienced Registered Manager within children’s residential care Hold, or be working towards, the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management Have strong knowledge of Ofsted inspections and regulatory frameworks Be confident overseeing multiple services while maintaining quality and consistency Be resilient, passionate, and committed to improving outcomes for young people Value collaborative working and relationship-based practice How to apply Please click apply Every application will receive a response