Registered Manager


Company:	Priority Recruitment Services Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 to £63,545 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wick, SP5 2LT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2LT

Salary: Up to £63,545 per annum (depending on experience) + £7,500 Welcome Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time – Permanent

Shift and Schedule: 37.5 hours per week

Setting: 4-bedroom children's residential home

Client Group: Children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)

Priority Recruitment are excited to present this fantastic Registered Manager opportunity in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

This is a key leadership role overseeing a children's residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and operational performance while creating a safe, stable and therapeutic environment.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual who can lead a dedicated team, maintain regulatory compliance and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

Salary & Benefits:

- Competitive salary of up to £63,545 per annum, depending on experience

- £7,500 welcome bonus

- Permanent full-time position

- 37.5 hours per week

- Opportunity to lead a 4-bedroom children's residential home

- Long-term leadership and career development opportunities

Company and Role:

- Overall responsibility for the management of a children's residential home

- Supporting children aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties

- Leading and developing a team of residential care professionals

- Ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements

- Creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment

- Promoting positive outcomes, independence and emotional wellbeing

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

- Managing the day-to-day operations of the residential home

- Leading, motivating and supporting the residential care team

- Ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed

- Maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and preparing for Ofsted inspections

- Overseeing individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding arrangements

- Supporting staff recruitment, induction, supervision and performance development

- Promoting a positive culture focused on stability and therapeutic care

- Liaising with social workers, local authorities, families and external professionals

- Managing resources and supporting effective budget control

- Ensuring the home remains safe, welcoming and well-maintained

Successful Candidate:

- Previous experience within children's residential care

- Experience in a management or senior leadership position

- Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young People's Workforce or equivalent

- QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it

- Strong understanding of safeguarding and Children's Homes Regulations

- Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and quality standards

- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team

- Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and organisational skills

- Calm, resilient and committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's residential professional looking to take ownership of a home and develop their management career.

Apply now for more details, we'd love to hear from you!

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