Childrens Home Registered Manager

Job Description:

Registered Children’s Home Manager – Brand New EBD Service

Location: Derby
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We’re supporting an established care provider who is expanding into children’s residential services and is now seeking a Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead their first children’s home in Derby.

This is a brand-new 2-bed EBD home, with the property secured, planning approved, and an external consultancy already in place to support the registration and setup process. The provider brings strong operational experience from adult care and is committed to building a high-quality, compliant children’s service from day one.

About the Home

• New 2-bed EBD children’s home

• Property secured with planning in place

• External consultancy supporting registration and setup

• Opportunity to shape the service, culture, and care model from the outset

This role offers genuine autonomy alongside structured professional support, making it an excellent opportunity for a Registered Manager who enjoys building services and setting standards.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead the Ofsted registration process and prepare the home for opening

• Develop and embed policies, procedures, and quality standards

• Recruit, train, and lead your own staff team

• Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015

• Embed safeguarding and trauma-informed practice throughout the service

• Build strong relationships with external professionals and commissioners

• Create a safe, nurturing environment where young people with EBD can thrive

The Ideal Candidate

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children’s residential care

• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and registration processes

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

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)

• The confidence and drive to lead a service from the ground up

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £60,000 per annum

• Opportunity to lead a brand-new service from inception

• External consultancy support throughout registration

• Autonomy to shape the home’s ethos, structure, and standards

• Backing from an experienced care provider entering children’s services