About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home supporting young people with high-risk and complex needs under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). You will hold full responsibility for operations, safeguarding, quality, and regulatory compliance, ensuring a trauma-informed, therapeutically led service that delivers safety, stability, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding & DoLS

Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

Ensure DoLS authorisations are lawfully implemented, reviewed, and evidenced.

Oversee restrictive practices (proportionate, time-limited, legally compliant).

Lead incident management, serious incident reviews, and referrals (LADO, social care, police).

Ensure staff are trained and confident in managing high-risk behaviours safely.

Regulatory & Ofsted Compliance

Hold Ofsted registration as the home’s Registered Manager.

Maintain continuous compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

Lead Ofsted inspection readiness at all times.

Ensure high-quality recording (daily logs, risk assessments, behaviour support plans, care plans, Reg 40/45 notifications).

Drive improvement plans following inspections/audits.

Leadership & People Management

Lead a multidisciplinary team working at enhanced ratios (2:1 / 3:1 / 4:1).

Oversee safer recruitment, induction, s...