Registered Children's Home Manager


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£54,000 to £54,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	TA21 9HH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

Dual Registered Manager - Budwood

Poole, BH15

Salary

Up to £54,000

Home

Established - two solo-placement homes (dual registration)

Home type

Complex needs

Ofsted status

Good

Annual leave

32 days inclusive of bank holidays

About the role

We're looking for a Dual Registered Manager to oversee two solo-placement complex needs homes in Poole, both rated Good by Ofsted. This role suits an experienced manager confident in overseeing more than one registration, with the leadership skills to maintain consistent, high-quality care for young people with complex needs across both homes.

What we're looking for

• A strong Deputy Manager ready for the next step, or an experienced Registered Manager, with at least 2-3 years' experience in a senior management role within children's residential care

• A track record of Good or Outstanding Ofsted reports - if applying as a Deputy Manager, please include reports from homes you contributed to under your Registered Manager

• Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent) as a minimum, and hold or have started your Level 5 in Leadership and Management

• Experience working within, or running, a children's residential home at a senior management level

• Willingness to be open and transparent about any safeguarding concerns, disciplinaries or failed fit person assessments

• Salary expectations in line with the advertised package and your level of experience

• Able to commute reliably to the home

What to include with your application

To help us move quickly, please include the following with your application or CV:

• Full employment history, including employer names

• Reasons for leaving previous roles, and an explanation of any short stints in employment

• Your most recent Ofsted reports and ratings, and any Regulation 44 reports you're able to share

• Confirmation of your Level 3 (minimum) and Level 5 qualifications, or progress towards Level 5

• Declaration of any safeguarding concerns, failed fit person interviews or disciplinaries

• Confirmation of whether you hold a DBS and are registered on the Update Service

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and pre-employment vetting.

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