Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Derby (DE22)
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum upon registration + £3,000 annual bonus (subject to criteria)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Manager looking for your next opportunity within Children's Residential Care?

We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Registered Manager to lead a 2-bed therapeutic Children's Residential Home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager who can provide strong leadership, maintain high standards of care, and drive positive outcomes for children and young people.

Please note: We are only considering experienced Registered Managers for this position. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants seeking progression into their first Registered Manager role, as the home already has a Trainee Deputy Manager in place.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and smooth operation of the home, ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements.

You will:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated residential care team

• Ensure the home delivers high-quality therapeutic care and positive outcomes for young people

• Maintain full compliance with Ofsted regulations and statutory requirements

• Manage safeguarding, risk management, and care planning processes

• Recruit, develop, and supervise staff to achieve excellence in care delivery

• Monitor and improve service performance through effective leadership and quality assurance

• Work collaboratively with professionals, families, and external agencies

• Participate in the senior management on-call rota (approximately 1 week in every 5 weeks)

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday

• 09:00 – 17:00

• 40 hours per week

• Flexibility required to work additional hours when necessary to meet the needs of the home

• Participation in the out-of-hours emergency on-call rota

Essential Requirements

• Previous successful Ofsted registration as a Registered Manager within a Children's Residential Home

• Ability to satisfy Ofsted's Fit Person requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare OR Level 5 Diploma in Children, Young People and Families Management

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within Children's Residential Care

• Experience working with children and young people in a residential setting

• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills

• Thorough understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience within a therapeutic residential setting

• Experience supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

• Proven track record of achieving positive Ofsted outcomes

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000 upon registration

• Annual bonus of up to £3,000 (subject to criteria)

• Opportunity to lead a small therapeutic service where you can make a genuine difference

• Supportive senior management team

• Career stability within a growing organisation

• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children and young people

If you are an experienced Children's Residential Registered Manager with a strong compliance background and a passion for delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you.