Registered Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience)
Bonus: Up to £8,500 per year
Relocation Package: Available for the right candidate

Are you a passionate leader with a commitment to improving the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work for an organisation that genuinely transforms lives?

Esland is looking for an experienced and dedicated Registered Children's Home Manager to lead one of our high-quality Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) children's homes. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by providing exceptional care, strong leadership, and a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

At Esland, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and we are committed to delivering outstanding residential care that supports positive outcomes.

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of a registered children's home.

• Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.

• Provide strong leadership, guidance, and support to the staff team.

• Promote positive outcomes for children and young people through high-quality care planning and delivery.

• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, professionals, and external agencies.

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and ensure the welfare of every child is paramount.

• Recruit, develop, supervise, and motivate staff to deliver exceptional care.

• Manage budgets and resources effectively while maintaining quality standards.

• Drive continuous improvement and prepare the home for Ofsted inspections.

We are looking for a dynamic, resilient, and compassionate leader who is passionate about making a genuine difference in children's lives.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.

• Minimum of two years' experience in a role relevant to residential childcare.

• Previous experience managing or leading a children's residential home.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Children's Homes Regulations, and Ofsted requirements.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Ability to build positive and productive working relationships.

• Passion for promoting independence, life skills, and positive outcomes for young people.

• Competitive salary of up to £55,000

• Annual bonus of up to £8,500

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Additional day off for your birthday

• Relocation package available for the right candidate

• Green Hybrid and Electric Vehicle car scheme

• Healthcare cashback plan

• Company sick pay

• Life insurance (4 x annual salary)

• Management development programme

• Enrolment into the Esland pension scheme

• Comprehensive paid induction training (accredited through the BILD Association of Certified Training)

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Excellent career progression opportunities (over 100 internal promotions last year)

• Cycle to Work scheme

• £500 Refer a Friend bonus

• Monthly recognition awards

• Casual dress code

• Employee discounts through the E-Together benefits scheme

• Food provided while on shift

• Free on-site parking

• Most importantly, the opportunity to make a real difference in a child's life.

Terms and conditions apply.

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance, right to work checks, and satisfactory references in line with Government regulations and Safer Recruitment practices.

Esland is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Every young person is entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities and challenging discriminatory behaviour or practices based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

With over 35 years' experience in residential childcare, Esland operates more than 65 residential children's homes, assessment homes, and five specialist schools across England, as well as an online school delivering the innovative Turning the Curve education programme to children across the UK.

Our team of over 800 dedicated professionals supports more than 200 young people, providing bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic support, and activity-led services that help children achieve positive and lasting outcomes.

Join Esland and become part of a team that is committed to changing lives every day.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.