Registered Manager
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Registered Manager
Near Chippenham, Wiltshire
Children’s Residential Home
£50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits and relocation package
40 hours per week
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Please return your completed application form to: Autonomy Care Group, 67 Roundpond, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8EB.
Are you an experienced and values-led leader ready to shape the future of children’s residential care? We are recruiting a Registered Manager to lead either an established children’s home or a new provision that is in the early stages of being set up.
Our established service, Haresfield, is a vibrant home dedicated to supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge. It offers more than just a place to live – it’s a place where they can truly flourish. Our team creates a safe, nurturing and empowering environment where they are all encouraged to discover their strengths, develop new skills and build confidence for the future.
Our new home will also be located near Chippenham, Wiltshire.
Whether stepping into a well-established service or shaping a brand-new home from the ground up, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to providing safe, stable and nurturing environments for children and young people.
What we offer:
- Relocation package up to £8,000 available for the right candidate.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Structured support and mentoring to register and grow with the home
- Professional development pathways, including trauma-informed care, coaching and leadership training
- A workplace culture grounded in empathy, trust and integrity
What you’ll bring:
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- Registration experience with Ofsted as a children’s home manager
- NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management
- A strong commitment to safeguarding, therapeutic practice, and outstanding person centred care
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted’s Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)
- Understanding of trauma, attachment and child development
- Commercial awareness with financial acumen with an understanding and experience of managing budgets
- The resilience, warmth and a leadership style that inspires, empowers and role-models best practice
We’re building homes — and teams — where everyone can thrive. If you’re passionate about transforming children’s lives through care, stability and positive relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
Safeguarding Commitment
We prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It’s important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Due to regulatory requirements, we are unable to accept applications from people under the age of 20. (Exempt under the Equalities Act 2010, Schedule 9 part 1)
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work.
We are not accepting candidates who require Sponsorship.