Registered Manager

Role: Registered Manager

Salary: Up to 49400 per annum

Location: KilburnDerbyshire

Contract: Fixed Term 12 Month Contract

Hours:Full time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.

Closing Date:Midnight on the 7^th of August 2026

Interviews:Will take place in person on Wednesday the 12^th of August 2026

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternity paternity and adoption packages
• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15000 national retailers
• Monthly clinical and reflective supervision to support your wellbeing and professional practice
• Eligibility to apply for our 10-month Residential Development Programme

Diversity equality and inclusion

At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity for all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

We are one of the largest childrens charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UKs vulnerable children for over 150 years.

A bit about the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager/Team Leader ready to take the next step in their career to join our established therapeutic childrens home in Kilburn on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated and experienced team providing stability strong leadership and high-quality care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioral needs.

Youll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the home ensuring it continues to provide a safe nurturing and therapeutic environment where children can thrive.

As Registered Manager youll inspire and support your team to achieve the very best outcomes for every child. Youll ensure the home continues to meet all regulatory requirements promotes a positive culture and embeds best practice across every aspect of care.

Our innovative therapeutic care model is designed to help children build trusting relationships develop resilience and reach their full potential. Youll champion this approach continually seeking opportunities to enhance the quality of care and improve outcomes for the children and young people we support.

How youll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities of your role as a Registered Manager will be.

• Lead and inspire a high performing team to deliver exceptional therapeutic care
• Create a safe stable and nurturing home where children and younger people can thrive
• Drive positive outcomes through high quality care planning and practice.
• Build positive trusting relationships that help children achieve their full potential
• Promote a culture of safeguarding well-being and continuous improvement
• Ensure the home consistently meets and exceeds regulatory and quality standards
• Coach develop and empower your team to provide outstanding care.
• Work collaboratively with families professionals and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people

Lets talk about you.

Whilst a management qualification Level 5 would be great we are open to those with experience in a management role within a residential/social care setting and we have a development programme to support your professional development.

• Have at least two years experience in the last five years working in a role relevant to residential childcare.
• You have at least one year of experience in an early leadership role demonstrating your ability to guide and support a team.
• You have a strong commitment to creating an inclusive service that meets the diverse needs of children and young people.
• Demonstrable experience of working with children/young people with complex needs who exhibit challenging and behavioural difficulties.
• Experience of leading by example with the application of safeguarding practices and policies.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help.

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year we helped more than 670000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

Good to know.

Application Process

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.

If for any reason you need support with your application please contact Shannon Neander quoting ref13460

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Dont meet every single requirement

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

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Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Management Competency Framework

Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services