Registered Children's Home Manager

Job Description:

Registered Manager - £50,000 - £70,000 per annum (DOE) + £3,000 sign on fee upon successfully passing probation - Derby (Mickleover / Littleover)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Looking to take charge of your own children’s home and make a real impact? Want to join a team where your leadership is rewarded, supported, and genuinely valued?

At Willow Care Group, you won’t just manage a home — you’ll shape young lives, lead a dedicated team, and drive meaningful change every single day. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a role with true purpose, excellent benefits, and a chance to grow your career.

The role

You’ll lead one of our (EBD) residential homes, creating a safe, nurturing space where children can thrive. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, develop your team, and ensure the highest standards of care. With full autonomy and strong support from our senior team, you’ll steer the home to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a strong, motivated team that delivers excellent care and support
• Create a safe, welcoming home where children feel secure and listened to
• Lead safeguarding and risk management to keep everyone protected
• Work closely with families, schools, and professionals to get the best outcomes
• Take ownership of rotas, staffing, training, and on-call duties
• Stay inspection-ready and confident in meeting all regulatory standards
• Manage the budget, track progress, and drive continuous improvements

These responsibilities aren’t just tasks — they’re opportunities to shape lives, grow your leadership, and build a home that you can be proud of.

About our company

Willow Care Group provides safe, stable homes for children and young people. We believe in building trusting relationships, empowering young people, and supporting our staff every step of the way. We work with heart and purpose, and we’re proud of the difference we make.

The Benefits

• Up to £7,000 annual bonus when objectives are met
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company laptop and mobile
• Business mileage paid
• Ongoing training and development
• Free parking, staff perks, and wellbeing support
• Friendly, supportive team environment

The person

• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services is required, again must also have Level 3 NVQ/QCF Level 4.

• At least 5 years’ recent experience working with children
• Management or team leadership experience in a residential setting
• Confident handling safeguarding and care planning
• Strong team player with great communication skills
• Full UK driving licence required

What’s next

Take the next step in your career and help us create something truly special for children in care.