Registered Manager Children s Residential Home

Location: East Midlands (Leicestershire / Northamptonshire / Derbyshire)

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full-time, Monday Friday with on-call duties

About the Company: A leading health and social care provider with 11 homes across the UK, all rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The organisation has a strong family values-driven ethos and is dedicated to providing safe, nurturing homes for young people aged with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Their child-centred approach focuses on emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and creating positive futures through therapeutic care and a supportive environment.

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and resilient Registered Manager to lead a children s residential home. You will oversee the setup, compliance, and day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care in line with the Children s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for safeguarding, staff development, and partnership working with external agencies. You will create a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Fulfil all duties of the Registered Manager role, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations.

Lead the home s operations, including care planning, safeguarding, health & safety, and quality standards.

Recruit, supervise, and develop a motivated staff team, promoting a positive and professional culture.

Ensure care plans reflect each child s social, emotional, educational, cultural, and therapeutic needs.

Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring effective safeguarding and protection for all young people.

Manage resources, budgets, and staffing levels effectively to maintain a safe and nurturing environment.

Build strong partnerships with families, local authorities, education providers, and healthcare professionals.

Person Specification

Requirements

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Minimum 5 years residential childcare experience, with 2+ years in a management role.

Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulations, and Ofsted frameworks.

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff teams.

Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills.

Resilience, emotional intelligence, and commitment to child-centred care.