Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Job Description:

We are recruiting an experienced and resilient Registered Manager to lead a Children’s Residential Home in the East Midlands (Leicestershire / Northamptonshire / Derbyshire). This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led care provider with a strong Ofsted record, delivering safe and nurturing homes for young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, with on-call duties as part of the management team. Salary is competitive and dependent on experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Fulfil all duties of the Registered Manager role, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations
• Lead home operations including care planning, safeguarding, health & safety, and quality standards
• Recruit, supervise, and develop staff, promoting a positive and professional culture
• Ensure care plans reflect each young person’s social, emotional, educational, and cultural needs
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead to maintain effective protection for all young people
• Manage budgets, staffing, and resources to ensure safe and consistent service delivery
• Build strong partnerships with families, education providers, and external agencies

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ residential childcare experience, including 2+ years in management
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulations, and Ofsted frameworks
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff teams
• Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills
• Emotional resilience and commitment to child-centred care

Pay & Benefits:

💰 Competitive salary (circa £50,000 depending on experience)

• Opportunity to lead and shape a high-quality residential home
• Supportive, values-driven organisation rated Good or Outstanding across multiple homes
• Professional development and leadership training
• Long-term stability with a respected care provider

📍 Based in the East Midlands – commutable from Leicester, Derby, Northampton, Nottingham, and surrounding areas.

🌟 If you are an experienced Children’s Home Manager with the skills and passion to lead a supportive, child-centred service, apply today and help shape the future of young people in care.