Job Description:

Location: Leicester, LE3
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, dependent on skills, qualifications and experience, plus a £7,500 welcome bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Leicester, LE3 8HA. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional who is committed to providing exceptional care and creating a nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive.

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the home provides high-quality care, promotes positive outcomes, and operates in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Manage a warm, welcoming, and supportive residential home environment.
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and all relevant legislation.
• Deliver high-quality care that supports children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a dedicated team of residential care professionals.
• Manage budgets, resources, and the overall operation of the home.
• Safeguard children and young people, working closely with external professionals and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure the home's aims and objectives are consistently achieved.
• Promote a positive culture that empowers young people and supports their individual needs and aspirations.

• Extensive experience in children's residential care management.
• Previous experience working within a Learning Disabilities (LD) and/or Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) setting is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to creating a nurturing and empowering environment for children and young people.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children's and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).
• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

• £7,500 welcome bonus.
• Competitive salary package.
• Real Living Wage employer.
• Christmas bonus.
• Generous employee referral scheme.
• Access to employee discount programmes, including retail, dining, and gym memberships.
• Financial wellbeing support services.
• Life assurance.
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and high-quality CPD opportunities.
• Therapeutic training and specialist support programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential support.
• Strong wellbeing focus and supportive leadership team.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

If you are passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people and have the skills and experience to lead a residential home successfully, we would love to hear from you.