Registered Manager

Job Introduction

 Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home 

⏰ Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week + on-call responsibilities)
 Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced leader in residential childcare ready to take full ownership of a home and drive outstanding outcomes for young people?

Silver Birch Care (Residential Services) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Registered Manager to lead one of our children’s homes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can make a real difference while developing your leadership career.

About the Role

As a Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance at all times.

You will create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive, while leading and developing a high-performing staff team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Full operational management of the home
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• Leading, motivating, and developing your staff team
• Managing safeguarding, risk, and care planning processes
• Driving positive outcomes for young people
• Preparing for and leading Ofsted inspections
• Managing budgets and resources effectively

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in children’s residential care
• Proven leadership and management experience within an Ofsted-regulated home
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or equivalent)
• A confident, resilient, and child-focused leader
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What We Offer

Build Your Career

• Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways to progression
• Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands-on experience
• Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation

Feel Supported

• 24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• OnDemand GP access
• A strong team culture where people support each other day-to-day

Work That Works for You

• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
• Birthday Recognition – Celebrating our people on their special day
• Wellbeing days to support staff when needed
• Team-based working patterns

Be Part of Something Bigger

• Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities
• A values-led organisation focused on making a genuine difference — not just commercially, but socially

The Essentials

• Pension with NEST
• Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Long service recognition awards
• On-site parking (where available)
• Relaxed dress code

About Silver Birch Care Holdings

Silver Birch Care Holdings is a leading provider of high-quality education, supported accommodation, residential care, and specialist support for children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the UK.

We are a family owned provider, driven by our commitment to care. This makes us different from other organisations in the sector. Because we are not owned by venture capital investors or corporate shareholders, we reinvest any surplus funds into our services and support charities around the world.

Through our family of services – including Silver Birch Care, Silver Birch Care (Residential Services), The Beeches, Benecare, and Clover Childcare Services, alongside our two independent specialist schools – we operate more than 60 children's homes and supported living services across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Kent, and Norfolk.

We are proud that Clover Childcare Services is the UK’s first Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Residential Certified Organisation, reflecting our strong commitment to trauma-informed and attachment-focused care.

Working in partnership with over 60 local authorities, we support children and young people to overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements, and build the skills they need to live safe, happy, and fulfilling lives.

Our experienced and dedicated teams nurture every individual, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and valued.

Safeguarding
Silver Birch Care Holdings is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. Appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with Ofsted regulations. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. 

Apply now and start a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference.