Registered Manager – Children’s Services

Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Schedule: Flexible

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and committed Registered Manager to lead a new children’s residential home in Southampton. This is a vital leadership role where you will set the tone for a therapeutic, child-centred environment that prioritises safety, emotional development, and positive outcomes. You will have the opportunity to build and shape a high-performing team and ensure the home meets and exceeds regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Provide strong, compassionate leadership that empowers staff and places children’s needs at the centre of the service.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure the home operates in line with its Statement of Purpose and all relevant legislation and guidance.
• Individualised Care: Develop and maintain tailored care plans that support each child’s unique emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work effectively with families, professionals, and partner agencies to create cohesive support networks around each young person.
• Safeguarding Leadership: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), championing the highest standards of child protection.
• Resource Management: Manage staffing, budgets and resources responsibly, ensuring sustainability and high-quality provision.
• Staff Development: Recruit, supervise and develop your team, fostering a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum two years’ experience managing a children’s home.
• Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve it).
• Knowledge of SEMH: Sound understanding of the needs and behaviours associated with Social, Emotional and Mental Health challenges.
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate effectively with children, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Children Act 1989, and Ofsted standards.
• Innovation and Drive: A proactive and forward-thinking approach to service improvement.
• Driving Licence: Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Eligibility: Must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive, values-led organisation
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• A chance to shape a new service from the ground up

About Us

At SNG Healthcare, we are dedicated to providing therapeutic, high-quality care within our children’s residential services. We believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment in which to grow. Our homes prioritise emotional support, consistent safeguarding, and holistic development — supported by committed staff and expert leadership.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about transforming young lives and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Contact – Sharissa 
Email: sharissag@snghealthcare.co.uk
Phone: 02380 118224