Job Description

REGISTERED MANAGER - THERAPEUTIC CHILDREN'S HOME
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Salary: £48,000 per annum plus bonuses
Contact: Louise - 0117 9486300 / 07929 476065 (Call, Text, WhatsApp)

We are partnering with a leading therapeutic care provider to recruit a Registered Manager for a small, specialist children's home in Chippenham, Wiltshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a nurturing, trauma-informed environment focused on lasting positive outcomes for young people.

About the Role:
You will manage all aspects of the home's operation, including safeguarding, staff leadership, and the delivery of trauma-informed care. Your leadership will ensure compliance with regulations and promote a culture of warmth, stability, and therapeutic support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day management and development of the home

• Oversee personalised, trauma-informed care plans

• Manage safeguarding, staff training, supervision, and wellbeing

• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and other legislation

• Promote reflective practice and therapeutic approaches across the team

• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections

• Coordinate staff rotas including out-of-hours cover

• Maintain high-quality records and reporting

• Participate in integrated therapeutic planning and assessments

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years' residential childcare experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to work towards this within 2 years

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care, PACE, safeguarding, and Children's Homes Regulations 2015

• Confidence to register with Ofsted and complete the Fit Person Interview

• Full UK manual driving licence

• Enhanced DBS and excellent references

Ideal Candidate:
Resilient, emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure, and able to build trust with children, staff, and external professionals. Motivated by long-term positive impact and committed to a therapeutic, relationship-led approach.

What's on Offer:

• £48,000 salary plus bonuses

• Comprehensive therapeutic training

• Strong clinical and operational support

• Values-driven organisation with career progression

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's lives

Interested?
Contact Louise confidentially by call, text, or WhatsApp on 0117 9486300 or 07929 476065. We welcome questions and can guide you through the application process.

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