Registered Children's Home Manager- Buxton, Derbyshire

Brook Street

Registered Children's Home Manager

Peak Buxton, Derbyshire £48,000 - £55,000 + £3,000 Car Allowance + Bonus up to £8,500

We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a specialist two-bed children's residential assessment home in Buxton.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established provider of residential childcare services, supporting young people through a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach. The home offers immediate intervention, assessment and stabilisation, helping children develop resilience, confidence and independence within a safe and nurturing environment.

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered while maintaining full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the daily operation of the home
  • Promote positive outcomes for children and young people
  • Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are fully embedded
  • Manage, support and develop the staff team through supervision and performance management
  • Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation
  • Monitor care planning, risk assessments and placement outcomes
  • Build effective relationships with local authorities and external professionals
  • Drive continuous improvement and service excellence
  • Lead the home through inspections and regulatory requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare within the last 5 years
  • At least 12 months' experience supervising and managing care staff
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
  • Previous experience supporting Ofsted inspections
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, childcare legislation and best practice
  • Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Must be aged 21+ due to industry regulations
Desirable
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
  • Previous Registered Manager or Deputy Manager experience
  • Experience within therapeutic or assessment-based services
Benefits
  • Salary up to £55,000 per annum
  • £3,000 annual car allowance
  • Performance bonus of up to £8,500
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Additional birthday leave
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Supportive management structure
  • Employee wellbeing and benefits package

If you are an experienced residential childcare leader looking to progress your career and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.

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