Title: Registered Manager (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, North East, NE6 2BY, UK

Company: Talent Finder

Registered Manager

Salary: £45,000+ DOE

Relocation Package Available

Applications welcomed from experienced Deputy Managers ready to progress into registration.

Lead a Home Where Relationships Matter

We are seeking a passionate and committed Registered Manager to lead our established, Good-rated children's home in Newcastle.

This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step within a supportive, therapeutic and relationship-led organisation.

Our home provides care for up to four young people aged 10–18 who have experienced trauma, adversity and disrupted life experiences. We believe that positive outcomes are achieved through meaningful relationships, emotional safety, consistency and therapeutic care.

We are not an occupancy-driven provider. We place significant importance on appropriate matching, stability, and ensuring that every young person receives the individualised support they need to heal, develop and thrive.

Therapeutic Support and Clinical Oversight

We are committed to delivering truly trauma-informed care that is underpinned by clinical expertise, reflective practice and a deep understanding of child development and attachment.

The home benefits from close partnership working with our Clinical Psychology Service, ensuring each young person receives a therapeutic approach tailored to their individual needs and experiences.

In addition, the service is supported by an in-house CALM Associate who works alongside the home's leadership team and clinical professionals to help embed therapeutic principles into everyday practice. Through consultation, guidance and reflective support, they help create a consistent and emotionally informed environment for both young people and staff.

This integrated approach enables teams to better understand the impact of trauma, respond thoughtfully to complex behaviours and maintain a culture where relationships, regulation and emotional wellbeing remain central to practice.

Supportive Leadership and Reflective Practice

We recognise that leading a children's home can be professionally rewarding whilst also carrying significant emotional responsibility.

Our leadership model combines strong regulatory oversight with reflective, trauma-informed practice.

Our Responsible Individual works closely alongside our Clinical Psychologist and receives regular clinical supervision, helping to ensure therapeutic thinking is embedded throughout the organisation's leadership structure. Importantly, the Responsible Individual and Registered Manager share opportunities for reflective discussion and consultation, creating a culture where complex decisions can be explored collaboratively through both operational and therapeutic lenses.

Alongside formal supervision and regulatory oversight, Registered Managers are encouraged to engage in reflective practice, professional curiosity and collaborative problem-solving. We believe that effective leadership develops through supportive challenge, shared learning and genuine understanding of the complexities involved in caring for children who have experienced trauma.

Rather than focusing solely on compliance, we strive to create a culture where leaders feel supported, valued and empowered to make informed decisions that achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Why Join Us?

As Registered Manager, you will be joining a provider that values its leaders and understands that outstanding care starts with supported staff teams.

We offer:

• Starting salary from £45,000 + DOE
• An established Good-rated home
• Embedded Clinical Psychology support
• Access to an in-house CALM Associate
• A supportive and accessible Responsible Individual
• Reflective and trauma-informed leadership culture
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunities for internal career progression
• Autonomy to shape culture, practice and outcomes
• A values-led organisation focused on children rather than occupancy targets
• Bonus for Outstanding rating

The Difference You Will Make

As Registered Manager, you will:

• Create a warm, nurturing and therapeutic environment where young people feel safe and cared for
• Lead, support and inspire a dedicated residential team
• Promote a culture of reflective and trauma-informed practice
• Support young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, health, emotional wellbeing and independence
• Build strong relationships with families, professionals and local authorities
• Ensure the home continues to provide high-quality care and positive experiences for every young person
• Drive continuous improvement and service development

You will play a vital role in helping children recover from difficult experiences, build resilience and develop confidence in their future.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or is working towards completion
• Has substantial experience within children's residential care as either a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Practitioner with leadership responsibilities
• Has the confidence, skills and ambition to lead a children's home and drive positive outcomes for young people
• Possesses a strong understanding of safeguarding, children's legislation and regulatory requirements
• Is passionate about trauma-informed and relationship-based care
• Can motivate, develop and inspire staff teams
• Is committed to delivering outstanding care and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the home
• Maintain compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Ensure safeguarding remains central to all practice
• Oversee care planning, risk management and young people's progress
• Manage resources effectively and maintain high standards across the home
• Lead preparation for Ofsted inspections and continuous improvement activity
• Build strong partnerships with local authorities and external professionals
• Develop and support a stable, skilled and motivated staff team
• Ensure children receive safe, nurturing and effective care

Join a Provider That Makes Relationships Matter

This is more than a management role.

It is an opportunity to lead a home where children are given the time, understanding and support they need to recover from difficult experiences and build positive futures.

If you are looking for a role where your leadership will be valued, your wellbeing supported and your decisions informed through both therapeutic and regulatory expertise, we would love to hear from you.

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