Registered Manager Children's Home

Are you an experienced leader within children’s residential care looking for your next challenge?

Deputy Manager looking to step into your first management role?

We are recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an opportunity to join a provider committed to delivering safe, therapeutic and child-centred care environments where young people can thrive.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and compliance are consistently maintained.

You will lead and develop a stable staff team while creating a nurturing and structured environment that promotes positive outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the residential home
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Lead safeguarding practices and promote child welfare
• Manage and develop staff performance, supervision and training
• Maintain high standards of care planning, risk management and documentation
• Build positive relationships with young people, families and external professionals
• Manage rotas, staffing levels and operational performance
• Drive positive outcomes for children and maintain a therapeutic culture within the home
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Previous experience within children’s residential care
• Experience supporting children with EBD, trauma or challenging behaviours
• Strong safeguarding and leadership knowledge
• Good understanding of Ofsted regulations and compliance
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Previous Registered Manager or Deputy Manager experience
• Experience within therapeutic or trauma-informed environments
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management and attachment-informed practice

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive senior management structure
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and leading high-quality residential care services, we would love to hear from you.