Registered Manager

Registered Manager Ofsted Registered Children's Home Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9LJ We require a Registered Manager for our warm, nurturing, and well‑established children’s residential home supporting three young people with learning disabilities, trauma, autism, and complex needs. We are proud of our strong, child‑centred ethos and our reputation for providing safe, stable, and personalised care where children make exceptional progress. We are now seeking an inspirational and experienced Registered Manager to lead our dedicated team and continue driving the home forward with compassion, professionalism, and ambition. Salary offered to our Registered Manager will be around £50k plus bonus. We’re keen to reward our managers when they get things right because doing well is important to us. Our Management Bonus Scheme takes into consideration a range of KPIs from inspections, audits, staffing, finances, training, annual leave, sickness and more. Meeting targets in all these areas will result in a performance bonus. The better you do the bigger your bonus. About The Role: 🏡 About the Home * A supportive, stable, and family‑orientated environment built on trust and meaningful relationships * A committed, trauma‑informed team dedicated to child‑centred practice * Strong multi‑agency partnerships and a reflective culture that prioritises emotional wellbeing * A history of excellent outcomes and consistent high‑quality care * Clear development pathways for staff and a leadership team who invest in people 🌟 The Role of Registered Manager * As Registered Manager, you will be the operational leader and safeguarding champion of the home. You will ensure the environment remains emotionally safe, nurturing, and fully compliant with Ofsted and regulatory frameworks. * You will inspire the team, promote continuous professional development, and ensure that young people receive exceptional care that helps them grow, develop, and flourish. Key responsibilities include: * Providing strong, confident, and compassionate leadership to the staff team * Overseeing day‑to‑day operations and ensuring compliance with all Regulations and Quality Standards * Embedding a trauma‑informed, child‑centred culture * Managing budgets, resources, staffing, and rotas * Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high‑quality standards * Building positive relationships with children, families, and external partners * Ensuring safeguarding is prioritised and processes are consistently followed * Supervising, supporting, and developing staff at all levels * Contributing to strategic development and long‑term planning for the home 👤 We’re Looking For A Registered Manager who is: * Passionate about achieving excellent outcomes for children * Experienced in residential childcare and confident in leading a regulated service * Skilled in trauma‑informed practice and emotionally attuned leadership * Able to drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement * A strong communicator who builds trust and collaborative relationships * Committed to reflective practice, staff development, and high standards * Experienced supporting with learning disabilities, trauma, autism, and complex needs. * Professional, resilient, and motivated with a child‑first mindset * Holds (or is working towards) the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare) If you’re ready to lead with heart, inspire excellence, and be part of something truly special, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Apply today and start your next chapter with a team that changes lives — including your own For more information contact about this Registered Manager in Bedford opportunity contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions