Registered Manager - Children's Home

​A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Registered Manager, supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This role offers the chance to make a real and lasting impact, helping children and young people build resilience, develop independence, and thrive in a nurturing environment.

As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring that high standards of care are consistently delivered and that the home operates in full compliance with current regulations and best practice guidance.

Why Apply? Benefits for you:

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 (including performance-related bonuses)

• Up to £18,000 in annual bonuses for achieving Outstanding Ofsted

• £5,000 relocation package if moving for the role

• Funded training (Level 7 & therapeutic qualifications)

• Team-building activities & staff engagement days

• Staff recognition: service awards (£200–£600) & special recognition up to £500

• Medical scheme

• Pension scheme

• Referral bonuses

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the service as Registered Manager, ensuring the care and safeguarding of all children and young people in the home.

• Manage, support, and develop a team of staff, ensuring effective supervision, training, and professional development.

• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies to promote positive outcomes for children and young people.

• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and health and safety legislation.

• Liaise with external professionals including social workers, local authorities, and education providers.

• Monitor the home’s budget, staffing rotas, recruitment, and performance.

• Participate in the on-call rota and provide support for sleep-in cover as required.

Person Specification:

• 5+ years’ experience

  in residential childcare

• 2+ years’ leadership experience

  managing staff

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy in a residential setting for children and young people.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.

• Effective leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Emotional resilience and a child-centred approach to care.

• Proven track record of achieving

  “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings

• Full UK driving licence

If you’re an ambitious and compassionate leader ready to make a real difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create homes where children can truly thrive.

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Benefits:

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Life insurance

• Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

• UK right to work indefinitely and without sponsorship (required)

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Childcare (required)