Registered Children's Home Manager

Job Title: Registered Children’s Homes Manager

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Salary: £53,000 - £62,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Children’s Homes Manager to lead a residential care home in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

This role involves overseeing the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care for children and young people aged 10-17 years, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. You will be part of a committed team working to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported.

Key Responsibilities
As a Registered Children’s Homes Manager based in Bradford, your daily duties will include:

• Leading and supervising a team to deliver exceptional care and support to children and young people
• Ensuring the home operates in line with OFSTED regulations and standards
• Developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs
• Managing staff recruitment, training, and performance reviews
• Building strong relationships with external professionals, families, and local authorities
• Monitoring and maintaining the quality of care through audits and reviews
• Leading inspections and striving for a GOOD or OUTSTANDING OFSTED rating

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Registered Children’s Homes Manager, you will need:

• Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards it)
• Experience working with looked after children and young people in a residential setting
• Proven experience managing and supervising staff
• Knowledge of OFSTED registration and compliance requirements
• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams, including external professionals and families
• Confidence to lead successful OFSTED inspections

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Generous employer contributions to Pension Scheme
• Supportive policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Access to confidential counselling and occupational health services
• Opportunities for career progression and staff networks

If you are a qualified Registered Children’s Homes Manager seeking a rewarding leadership role in Bradford, apply today!

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.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.