Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
£48,000 - £53,000
Permanent
Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Home (Gloucester)
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, UK
Salary: £48,410 - £52,899 per annum
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s home in Gloucester. This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children by providing stable, nurturing, and trauma-informed care. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the children’s home, ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards, and leading a dedicated care team to deliver outstanding outcomes for young people. If you are a confident leader with a strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare, this is the perfect role for you to showcase your skills and drive positive change in Gloucestershire.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily operations of the children’s home, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with Ofsted regulations
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of care staff to deliver person-centred support
- Play an active role in recruitment, referrals, and placement decisions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external professionals, families, and stakeholders
- Foster a nurturing environment where children feel safe, understood, and empowered
- Drive organisational growth and innovation through effective leadership
Requirements:
- Previous registration with Ofsted
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
- Minimum of 2 years management experience in children’s residential services within the last 5 years
- At least 2 years supervising and managing staff
- Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building skills
- Calm, reflective, and resilient approach to leadership
- Full UK driving licence
- Genuine passion for helping children achieve better futures
Most importantly, you will be someone who leads with empathy, integrity, and unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
