Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £45,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | S63 6BE |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Rainbows Corner LTD |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Rainbows Corner Ltd
Lead with Confidence. Deliver Stability. Transform Lives.
Rainbows Corner Ltd is an established, five-bed children’s home for children with disabilities, providing high-quality, nurturing care within a stable and well-embedded service model. We are now seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to provide strong, values-led leadership and to build on solid foundations as the home continues to evolve and strengthen.
This is an opportunity for a motivated, child-focused professional who can confidently lead an experienced team, maintain high standards, and drive continuous improvement within a regulated environment.
Following a recent leadership reorganisation, the service benefits from clear governance, strengthened oversight, and direct support from an experienced Responsible Individual with a proven track record in Ofsted registration, inspection outcomes, and service improvement. The successful candidate will be fully supported to succeed and will not be operating in isolation.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will have full operational accountability for the home and will act as the professional lead for children, staff, families, and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Compliance
Lead the day-to-day operation of an established five-bed children’s home.
Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
Maintain inspection readiness and lead confidently through Ofsted processes, with a desire to achieve good and outstanding outcomes in line with Ofsted inspection SCIFF.
Safeguarding & Quality
Promote and embed robust safeguarding practice (knowledge of safeguarding CYP with disabilities) in line with legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice.
Champion an ethos that enables children to access new experiences, develop independence, grow in confidence, and thrive—supporting them to consistently achieve positive, meaningful outcomes.
Ensure children are cared for within a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where dignity, choice, and inclusion are central to daily practice.
Maintain high standards of care planning, risk management, and review, ensuring practice is child-centred, strengths-based, and outcomes-focused.
Lead continuous quality improvement through reflective practice, audit, and learning from incidents and feedback. Drive high standards of care planning, risk management, and outcomes-focused practice.
People Management
Provide clear leadership, supervision, and development to an established staff team.
Foster a positive, accountable, and reflective culture.
Oversee recruitment, induction, and ongoing workforce development.
Operational & Financial Oversight
Manage rotas, occupancy, budgets, and resources effectively.
Implement and monitor quality assurance systems, audits, and improvement plans.
Work collaboratively with the Responsible Individual and Directors to deliver strategic objectives.
About You
We are seeking a credible and resilient leader with the confidence to lead an established service and the capability to sustain and enhance quality.
Essential Criteria
QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young People (or willingness to work towards).
Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in children’s homes rated Good or above.
At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory, deputy, or acting management role.
Strong knowledge of:
Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
Safeguarding and disability-specific practice
Ofsted frameworks and regulatory expectations
Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and deliver consistent outcomes for children.
Why Join Rainbows Corner Ltd?
An established, five-bed children’s home with a committed staff team.
Clear leadership structure following recent reorganisation.
Direct support from an experienced Responsible Individual with a strong regulatory track record.
Opportunity to lead a service that is well-embedded and ready for its next phase of development.
A role where your leadership has a direct and lasting impact on children’s lives.
If you are an experienced Registered Manager or a strong team leader ready to step into registration, this role offers stability, professional support, and genuine leadership influence.
Apply now to lead with purpose and make a measurable difference.
Why Join Rainbows Corner?
· Competitive salary: from £45,000 upwards dependent upon experience
· Flexible working options and a supportive team culture.
· Fantastic benefits: casual dress, company pension, wellbeing programme, free parking, and more.
· Be part of something meaningful—help shape a home that changes lives.
Ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact? Apply today and help us create a brighter future for children with disabilities.
Interviews will take place early February and will include written exam, presentation and formal interview.
If you require further information please contact Jason Darbyshire on 07498 728485 alternatively email business-support@rainbowscorner.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Children's Residential (or willingness to work towards)
Experience:
Supervising in Children's Residential: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
Lead with Confidence. Deliver Stability. Transform Lives.
Rainbows Corner Ltd is an established, five-bed children’s home for children with disabilities, providing high-quality, nurturing care within a stable and well-embedded service model. We are now seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to provide strong, values-led leadership and to build on solid foundations as the home continues to evolve and strengthen.
This is an opportunity for a motivated, child-focused professional who can confidently lead an experienced team, maintain high standards, and drive continuous improvement within a regulated environment.
Following a recent leadership reorganisation, the service benefits from clear governance, strengthened oversight, and direct support from an experienced Responsible Individual with a proven track record in Ofsted registration, inspection outcomes, and service improvement. The successful candidate will be fully supported to succeed and will not be operating in isolation.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will have full operational accountability for the home and will act as the professional lead for children, staff, families, and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Compliance
Lead the day-to-day operation of an established five-bed children’s home.
Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
Maintain inspection readiness and lead confidently through Ofsted processes, with a desire to achieve good and outstanding outcomes in line with Ofsted inspection SCIFF.
Safeguarding & Quality
Promote and embed robust safeguarding practice (knowledge of safeguarding CYP with disabilities) in line with legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice.
Champion an ethos that enables children to access new experiences, develop independence, grow in confidence, and thrive—supporting them to consistently achieve positive, meaningful outcomes.
Ensure children are cared for within a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where dignity, choice, and inclusion are central to daily practice.
Maintain high standards of care planning, risk management, and review, ensuring practice is child-centred, strengths-based, and outcomes-focused.
Lead continuous quality improvement through reflective practice, audit, and learning from incidents and feedback. Drive high standards of care planning, risk management, and outcomes-focused practice.
People Management
Provide clear leadership, supervision, and development to an established staff team.
Foster a positive, accountable, and reflective culture.
Oversee recruitment, induction, and ongoing workforce development.
Operational & Financial Oversight
Manage rotas, occupancy, budgets, and resources effectively.
Implement and monitor quality assurance systems, audits, and improvement plans.
Work collaboratively with the Responsible Individual and Directors to deliver strategic objectives.
About You
We are seeking a credible and resilient leader with the confidence to lead an established service and the capability to sustain and enhance quality.
Essential Criteria
QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young People (or willingness to work towards).
Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in children’s homes rated Good or above.
At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory, deputy, or acting management role.
Strong knowledge of:
Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
Safeguarding and disability-specific practice
Ofsted frameworks and regulatory expectations
Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and deliver consistent outcomes for children.
Why Join Rainbows Corner Ltd?
An established, five-bed children’s home with a committed staff team.
Clear leadership structure following recent reorganisation.
Direct support from an experienced Responsible Individual with a strong regulatory track record.
Opportunity to lead a service that is well-embedded and ready for its next phase of development.
A role where your leadership has a direct and lasting impact on children’s lives.
If you are an experienced Registered Manager or a strong team leader ready to step into registration, this role offers stability, professional support, and genuine leadership influence.
Apply now to lead with purpose and make a measurable difference.
Why Join Rainbows Corner?
· Competitive salary: from £45,000 upwards dependent upon experience
· Flexible working options and a supportive team culture.
· Fantastic benefits: casual dress, company pension, wellbeing programme, free parking, and more.
· Be part of something meaningful—help shape a home that changes lives.
Ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact? Apply today and help us create a brighter future for children with disabilities.
Interviews will take place early February and will include written exam, presentation and formal interview.
If you require further information please contact Jason Darbyshire on 07498 728485 alternatively email business-support@rainbowscorner.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Children's Residential (or willingness to work towards)
Experience:
Supervising in Children's Residential: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)