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Job Title: Registered House Manager - Children's Residential Care

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £37,000 - £47,000 per annum (DOE) + Excellent Bonus & Benefits Package

Are you a passionate and experienced leader in children's residential care, ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people?

A leading independent care provider in Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated Registered House Manager to lead a supportive and nurturing home. This is a pivotal role where you will inspire a dedicated team, champion the highest standards of care, and create a safe, positive environment where children can thrive.

About the Role:

As the Registered House Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the home's operational success. You will ensure full compliance with the Care Inspectorate and SSSC regulations while fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, and excellence. Your leadership will be key to empowering your staff and delivering exceptional, child-centred care.

Client is Looking For:

We are looking for a resilient and emotionally intelligent manager who leads by example. The ideal candidate will be:

• A proactive and self-driven professional with a tenacious approach to overcoming challenges.
• An effective problem-solver, skilled in conflict resolution.
• A compassionate leader, able to mentor and develop staff to their full potential.
• An excellent communicator, confident in engaging with the Care Inspectorate, local authorities, and other agencies.

Essential Requirements:

To be considered, you must have:

• SVQ 4/SCQF Level 9 in Children and Young People and CSLM (or an equivalent qualification that meets SSSC registration requirements).
• A minimum of 2 years of management-level experience within a children's residential setting.
• A total of 5+ years of experience in residential childcare.
• A full, clean UK Driving Licence.
• The ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Edinburgh.

What's on Offer: A Truly Rewarding Package:

Our client values their team and offers an outstanding package, including:

• A competitive salary from £37,000 to £47,000, based on your experience.
• Generous Bonuses: Including an annual performance bonus, referral bonus, and attendance bonus.
• Excellent Benefits:
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Pension
• Private Medical, Dental, and Optical Insurance
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Employee Mentoring Programme
• Discounted or Free Food & On-site Parking

If you have any further questions or wish to apply for this role then please get in touch with me on

0131 240 0882 Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.