Registered Manager (Children's Service)

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead and shape our brand-new trauma-informed therapeutic children’s service at Applewood Lodge in Stafford. Designed to feel like a true family home, this unique service will provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for young people, where they can flourish and feel truly valued.

With space for just 3 to 4 children, Applewood Lodge will focus on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, offering personalised care that mirrors the routines and relationships of a family home. From supporting with homework to sharing everyday moments like mealtimes and activities, this service is built on fostering trust, connection, and emotional well-being.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to build and lead a new service from the ground up. You will play a key role in shaping a brighter future for vulnerable children, supported by an organisation that is dedicated to making a lasting difference.

If you are passionate about creating a nurturing, family-style environment and delivering exceptional trauma-informed care, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Working

This role is full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with additional on-call responsibilities.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of this new service, ensuring it meets Ofsted regulations and delivers exceptional care.
• Implement trauma-informed approaches to care, such as PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy), to support the children’s emotional and behavioural development.
• Oversee the assessment and formulation of treatment plans tailored to each child’s needs.
• Build and manage a compassionate and skilled team, fostering a positive and supportive culture.
  
  

What You'll Have

• A Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.
• Experience working in a trauma-informed care setting, whether clinical or non-clinical.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and best practices for children’s residential care.
• Be passionate about providing child-focused care and creating a nurturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.
  
  

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What To Look Forward To

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
  
  

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