Registered Manager / Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Care
Location: S80 (25 mins Sheffield / 40 mins Nottingham)
Salary: £42,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience and progression level
Apply via Everpool Recruitment: hmcglynn@everpoolrecruitment.com
Fast-track response – within 24 hours
About the Role
Everpool Recruitment is exclusively supporting a highly regarded residential childcare provider to recruit a:
Registered Manager
Deputy Manager ready to step up
Senior Practitioner seeking career progression
This is a rare opportunity to lead a single-occupancy, child-centred residential home, offering fully supported professional development and clear pathways for career advancement.
Career Progression Opportunities
Deputy Managers supported to become fully Registered Managers
Senior Practitioners supported to achieve Level 5 and move into leadership
Fully funded qualifications and leadership training
Future opportunities to progress into:
Regional Management
Responsible Individual roles
Quality & Compliance roles
Senior Leadership positions as the organisation grows
You’ll be joining an expanding provider that actively promotes internal growth and long-term career planning.
✅ Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a small therapeutic care team
Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards & Children’s Homes Regulations
Manage personalised care planning and safeguarding processes
Oversee staff rotas, supervision, budgets, and operational leadership
Build strong working relationships with external agencies and professionals
Provide trauma-informed support to create a stable home environment
Participate in on-call duties and weekend leadership as required
Key Skills & Qualifications
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
Experience as Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or Senior Residential Worker
Proven contribution to Ofsted ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ inspections
Excellent safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and crisis management knowledge
Leadership skills – staff supervision, performance management, rota & resource planning
Calm, resilient, emotionally intelligent leadership style
Enhanced DBS clearance
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
Pay review after successful 6-month probation
Performance bonus linked to Ofsted ratings
Fully funded professional qualifications & leadership development
Genuine career progression pathways across the organisation
♂️ Wellness-focused, supportive working culture
Generous holiday entitlement + pension scheme
Therapeutic single occupancy model – high-impact, child-centred care
How to Apply
Applications are exclusively via Everpool Recruitment
Send CV & short cover note to: hmcglynn@everpoolrecruitment.com
Response guaranteed within 24 hours to arrange an initial confidential call.
Take your next step in children's residential leadership with full support and development.
Apply today via Everpool — let’s help you move forward.