Registered Childrens Home Manager

Registered Children's Home Manager
Location: Derbyshire (LE11)
Salary: £60,000 per annum + Bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a high-quality children's residential home in Derbyshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that puts children at the heart of everything it does, with therapeutic support, excellent resources, and a strong senior leadership team committed to helping you succeed.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).
• A resilient and compassionate leader who can establish a positive culture from the outset.
• A commitment to therapeutic, trauma-informed care and improving outcomes for children.

What Makes This Organisation Different?

• A designated Assistant Psychologist embedded within the home and wider community.
• A dedicated education service supporting each child's learning journey.
• Direct therapeutic work with children guided by psychological formulation.
• Industry-leading training and support, including access to renowned clinical professionals.
• Child-centred budgets and beautifully presented homes designed to provide comfort, stability, and a nurturing environment.
• A supportive and reliable on-call system backed by experienced senior leaders.
• Strong organisational infrastructure, including bespoke systems, responsive HR, IT, and marketing support, allowing managers to focus on delivering exceptional care.

What's on Offer

• £60,000 annual salary.
• Opportunity to complete a Level 7 qualification.
• Performance-related bonus of up to £6,000 per year, based on Ofsted rating, compliance, and occupancy.
• Additional on-call payments.
• 30 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (40 hours per week).
• Ongoing CPD and professional development, including therapeutic and leadership training.
• Excellent professional and emotional support from an experienced and committed senior leadership team.

If you have the experience, leadership skills, and passion to shape and develop high-quality children's residential services, we would love to hear from you