ABOUT AMEGREEN CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Founded in 2013, Amegreen Children's Services provides safe, nurturing and therapeutically informed residential care for vulnerable children and young people aged 5–18 across West Berkshire and Hampshire. We support those with complex trauma, learning disabilities, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
All our homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Set in peaceful rural surroundings, our homes and specialist schools work together to support each child's wellbeing and learning in a consistent, joined-up way.
At Amegreen, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and understood, and we're committed to making that possible.
THE ROLE
As Registered Manager, you will hold full responsibility for the 24-hour day-to-day management of the home, working as a key member of the Amegreen management team. You will lead, inspire and develop your staff team to deliver the highest standards of therapeutic, trauma-informed care for the children and young people in your home.
Key responsibilities include:
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people in the home
- Leading the staff team to deliver quality, evidence-based interventions for young people and their families
- Overseeing assessment of developmental and treatment needs in line with Amegreen’s model of care
- Taking a lead in practice development across the service - mentoring, coaching and upskilling staff
- Lead responsibility for the education and health of all young people in the home
- Recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and performance management of all staff
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with local authorities, social workers, families and external agencies
- Ensuring full compliance with National Minimum Standards, Ofsted Regulations and all relevant legislation
- Budget monitoring and delegated financial responsibility for the home
- Health and safety management of the building and site
- Participating in the out-of-hours on-call rota, making decisions on casework, risk management and child protection
- Working flexibly with the Amegreen management team and deputising for the Operations Director when required
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an experienced, values-led leader who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children with learning disabilities and complex needs.
You will bring:
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Substantial experience working in children’s residential care, ideally with a management background
- Strong knowledge of child development and the lasting impact of developmental trauma
- A thorough working knowledge of National Minimum Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations
- Outstanding communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- The confidence to hold authority appropriately with both children and adults in pursuit of clear goals
- Resilience, adaptability and a genuine commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to work flexibly, including unsocial hours and participation in the on-call rota
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
WHY JOIN AMEGREEN?
- Be part of an Ofsted Outstanding home within a values-driven, well-established organisation
- Work within a clear, evidence-based therapeutic model including PACE and trauma-informed practice
- Access to regular supervision, CPD opportunities and strong management support
- Lead meaningful, lasting change in the lives of children with learning disabilities
- Join a close-knit, specialist team where your leadership will be seen, heard and genuinely valued
- Be part of an organisation that truly invests in its people and celebrates their achievements
We know this is a demanding role, so we work hard to look after our team too. As a Registered Manager, you will benefit from:
- Life insurance
- Health cash plan
- Training and development
- Free holiday accommodation
- Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free flu jab
- Referral bonus scheme
- Pension
- Company sick pay
- Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work
- Recognition
- Discounted driving lessons
You will join a committed, supportive team where your ideas are valued and there are real opportunities to grow and progress.
Equality and Diversity
Amegreen is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves in a safe, inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively seek to build diverse teams.
If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Safeguarding and GDPR
Amegreen Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and mandatory safeguarding and GDPR training, including a full employment history review.