Registered manager
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25 to £26 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Northampton, Northamptonshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ACRMN |
Summary
Registered Manager – Children’s Support Service (Temporary with Potential to Go Permanent)
Northampton
£25 - 26 ph • Immediate Start Available
Are you an experienced leader in children’s services looking for a temporary opportunity that could lead to a permanent Registered Manager role? We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Registered Manager to oversee a high-quality Children’s Support Service in Northampton. This temporary role offers the chance to showcase your leadership skills with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent for the right candidate.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a meaningful leadership role, support vulnerable children and young people, and make a lasting impact within a supportive organisation.
⭐ About the Service
Our Children’s Support Service provides personalised support for young people aged 8–18 with a variety of needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties, ASD, trauma backgrounds, and social care involvement.
You will help lead a team dedicated to delivering safe, child-centred, consistent and therapeutic care.
The Role – What You’ll Do
As Registered Manager, you will:
Provide leadership and operational oversight across the children’s support service
Ensure the service meets Ofsted and safeguarding standards
Lead, coach and develop a skilled staff team
Manage service performance, staffing, quality assurance and record-keeping
Maintain effective communication with local authorities, families and external professionals
Create a safe, structured and nurturing environment for young people
Oversee care planning, risk assessments and regulatory standards
This role is ideal for someone who can start quickly, bring immediate value, and potentially grow into a permanent leadership position.
✅ What We’re Looking For
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
Minimum 2 years’ management experience in children’s residential care or youth services
Strong working knowledge of Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation
Confident, proactive leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to support a team through change and promote strong child-centred practice
Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)
What We Offer
Temporary role with strong potential to become permanent
Competitive pro-rata salary
Fast-track onboarding for immediate start
Supportive senior leadership and collaborative working environment
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
Opportunity to shape and develop a vital children’s support service
How to Apply
If you’re ready for a temporary leadership role with the chance to secure a permanent Registered Manager position, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV to: alicia@completelycare.co.uk
For an informal discussion, contact: 01865 727 751
Northampton
£25 - 26 ph • Immediate Start Available
Are you an experienced leader in children’s services looking for a temporary opportunity that could lead to a permanent Registered Manager role? We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Registered Manager to oversee a high-quality Children’s Support Service in Northampton. This temporary role offers the chance to showcase your leadership skills with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent for the right candidate.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a meaningful leadership role, support vulnerable children and young people, and make a lasting impact within a supportive organisation.
⭐ About the Service
Our Children’s Support Service provides personalised support for young people aged 8–18 with a variety of needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties, ASD, trauma backgrounds, and social care involvement.
You will help lead a team dedicated to delivering safe, child-centred, consistent and therapeutic care.
The Role – What You’ll Do
As Registered Manager, you will:
Provide leadership and operational oversight across the children’s support service
Ensure the service meets Ofsted and safeguarding standards
Lead, coach and develop a skilled staff team
Manage service performance, staffing, quality assurance and record-keeping
Maintain effective communication with local authorities, families and external professionals
Create a safe, structured and nurturing environment for young people
Oversee care planning, risk assessments and regulatory standards
This role is ideal for someone who can start quickly, bring immediate value, and potentially grow into a permanent leadership position.
✅ What We’re Looking For
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
Minimum 2 years’ management experience in children’s residential care or youth services
Strong working knowledge of Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation
Confident, proactive leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to support a team through change and promote strong child-centred practice
Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)
What We Offer
Temporary role with strong potential to become permanent
Competitive pro-rata salary
Fast-track onboarding for immediate start
Supportive senior leadership and collaborative working environment
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
Opportunity to shape and develop a vital children’s support service
How to Apply
If you’re ready for a temporary leadership role with the chance to secure a permanent Registered Manager position, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV to: alicia@completelycare.co.uk
For an informal discussion, contact: 01865 727 751