Registered Manager Children Residential (EBD) Leicester

Job Description:

Registered Manager - Children's Residential (EBD)

Location: Leicester
Salary: £51,500 - £60,000 + £7,500 Welcome Bonus
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Home Type: 3-bed Children's Residential (EBD)
Service Users: Young people aged 8-17

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed children's residential home supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding, and compliance with Children's Homes Regulations (2015) and Ofsted standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a stable service and drive positive outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the residential home in line with regulatory and organisational standards
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of all young people is prioritised at all times
• Maintain full Ofsted compliance, including inspections, audits, Reg 44 & Reg 45 reporting
• Develop, support and supervise a high-performing staff team
• Manage staff performance, appraisals, training and development
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and behavioural support strategies
• Manage budgets, resources and occupancy levels effectively
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, schools and external professionals
• Promote a nurturing, therapeutic and homely environment for young people
• Act as the lead for safeguarding concerns, complaints and quality assurance

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce (or equivalent)
• QCF Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willing to work towards)
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in children's residential care
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Ability to drive performance, compliance and positive outcomes

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• £7,500 welcome bonus
• Opportunity to lead your own home and shape the service
• Supportive senior leadership structure
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression within a growing organisation

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to make a real difference in young people's lives by creating a safe, stable and supportive home environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential .

Interested?

Apply now or contact us on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.