About this role
Job summary
Join Us as a Registered Manager Make a Real Difference
Location: Honiton, Devon
Job Term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits
Are you a passionate leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive on making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people? If so, we have an exciting opportunity waiting for you!
What Were Looking For
Were seeking a proven leader with:
Experience managing a childrens home and creating a warm, welcoming environment. Strong leadership, organisational, and management skills. A deep understanding of high-quality care, safeguarding, and quality assurance. Up-to-date knowledge of Childcare legislation, Ofsted regulations, and the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015. A QCF Level 5 diploma (or willingness to undertake it). A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
Were looking for a dynamic and dedicated Registered Manager to lead one of our eight Childrens Homes. This role is based in Honiton.
You'll be at the heart of a committed team within Devons Childrens Social Care, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children and young people.
As Registered Manager, you'll:
Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding care and support. Ensure the home operates in line with individual care plans and regulatory standards. Collaborate with professionals across services to achieve the best outcomes. Champion a child-centred approach and foster a culture of continuous improvement.Were proud to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
Key Info
Interview Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026 Right to Work: UK Right to Work required (we do not sponsor visas) Enhanced DBS Check: Required for this role
About us
Why Join Devon County Council?
We offer more than just a job we offer a career with purpose and support. Heres what you can expect:
A supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. Access to wellbeing services and Employee Assistance Programme. A competitive pension scheme with optional enhancements. Salary sacrifice schemes for health screenings and cycle-to-work.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma Level 5 qualification which meets Ofsted standards (or in progress) e.g. Leadership & Management in Social Care.
Desirable
Relevant professional qualification in Health or Social Care. D1 Bus Driver or willingness to achieve.
Experience Essential
Experience of managing a delegated budget. Experience in managing a staff group. Knowledge of children with additional needs including physical and learning disability. Knowledge of Children's Home Registration standards. Knowledge of children's safeguarding policies and procedures. Knowledge of information sharing and governance policies and procedures. Knowledge of medication management.
Desirable
Knowledge of carers issues, including legal framework.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Devon County Council
Address -
Honiton
Devon
EX14 3NU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)