Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home Horizon Care and Education

About Us

At Horizon, we're proud to be one of the UK's most innovative providers of residential care and education for young people. We live by our values, and we value our people. If you're passionate about making a real difference to young people's lives, we want you on our team.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you'll lead a warm, nurturing home where young people are safe, supported, and empowered to achieve outcomes that are meaningful to them. You'll ensure the highest standards of care, inspire your team, and take ownership of every aspect of the home's operation.

What You'll Be Doing

Leadership & Team Management

• Providing visible, inspiring leadership and guidance to your team
• Managing colleague performance, appraisals, supervisions and personal development plans
• Leading team meetings, therapeutic consultations and inductions
• Promoting a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Managing whistleblowing concerns and ensuring they are recorded and reported correctly

Care Practice

• Safeguarding and actively promoting the welfare of young people
• Providing nurturing, therapeutic, child-centred care that supports each young person's development and sense of identity
• Working with consistent boundaries to create safety and stability
• Contributing to care planning, reviews and multi-agency meetings
• Liaising with schools, social workers and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensuring the home operates in line with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Completing monthly Reg 45 reports and submitting to Ofsted within timescales
• Supporting Reg 44 visits and Responsible Individual audits, addressing actions promptly
• Facilitating Ofsted inspections and responding to all recommendations
• Maintaining accurate recording and reporting systems across the team

Financial & Environment Management

• Managing budgets, petty cash and expenditure in line with financial procedures
• Monitoring agency use, occupancy levels and resource allocation
• Maintaining a safe, homely environment that meets health, safety and regulatory requirements
• Overseeing maintenance, facilities management and the upkeep of the home and grounds

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in children's residential care, including management
• Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People's Workforce (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Services (essential or willingness to work towards)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, relevant legislation and the statutory framework for residential care
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• A genuine commitment to providing a nurturing, empowering environment for young people

Why Join Us?

• 🎉 £7,500 welcome bonus
• Real Living Wage employer with competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus and generous refer-a-friend scheme
• Life assurance and financial wellbeing service
• Tastecard, Blue Light Card and MyGym discounts
• Comprehensive induction programme (face-to-face, online and shadowing)
• Therapeutic training and support via our SHINE programme
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Free, confidential employee assistance programme
• Supportive management and senior leadership team

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.