Children's Residential Registered Manager

Job Description:

Location: Coalville. East Midlands
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday with on-call duties

A leading health and social care provider with 11 homes across the UK, all rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The organisation is built on family values and is dedicated to providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic homes for young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Their child-centred approach focuses on emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and helping children create positive futures.

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and resilient Registered Manager to take responsibility for a children’s residential home in the East Midlands. You will lead the setup, compliance, and day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high standards of care in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.

This is a key leadership role that requires strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent people management skills, and a passion for child-centred, therapeutic care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fulfil all duties of a Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations
• Lead daily operations including care planning, safeguarding, health & safety, and quality standards
• Recruit, supervise, and develop a motivated staff team, promoting a positive culture
• Ensure care plans reflect the social, emotional, educational, cultural, and therapeutic needs of each child
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring effective safeguarding procedures
• Manage resources, budgets, and staffing levels effectively
• Build strong partnerships with families, local authorities, education providers, and healthcare professionals

Requirements:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ residential childcare experience, with at least 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

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Registered Manager to join a highly regarded provider with a strong reputation for quality care. If you have the passion, experience, and leadership skills to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive, we would love to hear from you.