Registered Manager - Children''s Residential Home (3 Bed)
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Salary: -45,000 - -55,000 DOE + bonus scheme (occupancy & Ofsted performance)

Summary
I''m currently working with a growing and supportive children''s residential care provider who are seeking a Registered Manager for their 3-bed home in Chippenham. The home currently supports 2 young people and is registered to provide care for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD).
This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Registered Manager looking for a stable, well-supported environment, or a strong Deputy Manager ready to take the next step through the organisation''s structured "Step Up" development programme.

The Opportunity
This is a key leadership appointment within a small, well-managed home where quality of care and consistency are the priority. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall running of the home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and positive outcomes for young people.
You''ll be joining a provider that actively invests in its leadership team, offering genuine progression routes and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Registered Manager responsibility with Ofsted for the home
• Lead, manage, and develop a small residential care team
• Ensure the home consistently meets Ofsted requirements and quality standards
• Oversee safeguarding, care planning, and risk management processes
• Drive occupancy levels and maintain stability within the home
• Build strong relationships with external professionals and stakeholders
• Manage staffing, supervision, rota planning, and performance management
• Promote a therapeutic, child-centred approach to care delivery
• Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks

Candidate Profile
We are looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (Children & Young People), or working towards
• Experience within children''s residential care (EBD and/or LD essential)
• Either prior Registered Manager experience or readiness to step up from Deputy level
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• A solid understanding of safeguarding and regulatory expectations
• A calm, resilient, and proactive approach to managing challenges
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people

Package & Benefits

• Salary: -45,000 - -55,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus (occupancy and Ofsted outcomes)
• Structured "Step Up" programme for career progression
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Wellness days and wellbeing initiatives
• Regular team-building and staff engagement events
• Supportive senior management and clear progression pathways

Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to either consolidate their experience as a Registered Manager or progress into their first RM role with strong internal support. The organisation is focused on stability, quality care, and developing leaders from within.