Registered Manager

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 correctlyCare 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 outcomesQuality 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 teamFinancial & 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 groundsWhat 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 peopleWhy 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 teamSearch 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