Job Title: Registered Manager Childrens Residential Home Location: Derby Salary: Up to £65 ,000 Contract: Full Time, Permanent Lead a Home That Changes Young Lives Our client is an expanding and highly respected provider of residential care for children and young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, and abuse. They are now seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a residential childrens home in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an exciting opportunity to join a provider that prioritises high-quality care, strong leadership, and therapeutic support, where you will play a key role in shaping a safe, nurturing environment that helps young people rebuild confidence and achieve positive outcomes. With a strong network of established homes and a supportive leadership team, this role offers the perfect platform for an ambitious manager looking to lead a service while being part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation. Why Join Our Client? Our client is a well-established and growing provider of childrens residential care with all operating homes rated Good by Ofsted, demonstrating a strong commitment to high standards and stability. You will join a collaborative network of experienced managers who regularly share best practice and support one another, alongside an approachable senior leadership team that provides consistent guidance. In addition, the role offers a generous benefits package including a competitive salary, quarterly bonus scheme, employee wellbeing support, and an excellent annual leave allowance of 41 days including bank holidays. About the Role As Registered Manager, you will lead and develop the residential home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care in line with relevant legislation and the homes Statement of Purpose. You will provide motivational leadership to the team, ensuring children and young people receive consistent, therapeutic care that promotes safety, stability, and positive development. This role is Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm, with participation in the on-call rota and occasional overnight cover when required. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the childrens residential home in line with relevant legislation and regulations. Ensure the home provides safe, nurturing, and high-quality care that promotes positive outcomes for young people. Lead, motivate, and support staff to deliver exceptional care and maintain professional standards. Develop and implement a service development plan to drive continuous improvement. Safeguard and promote the rights, wellbeing, and development of children and young people. Oversee care planning and ensure young peoples needs are regularly assessed and reviewed. Manage rotas to ensure appropriate staffing levels and continuity of care. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and commissioning authorities. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulatory and inspection requirements. Promote positive relationships between staff, young people, and their families. Maintain the home environment to high safety and quality standards. Participate in the Registered Manager on-call rota and provide cover for other homes when required. What Were Looking For The successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong leadership experience within a childrens residential home setting. Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices and the Children Act 1989. Excellent understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 and Care Standards Act 2000. The ability to lead teams and create a positive, therapeutic culture. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing. A commitment to delivering high-quality, child-focused care. Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services (or working towards). Demonstrable senior-level experience within a residential childrens home. Benefits Competitive salary of up to £65,000 Generous annual leave Access to employee wellbeing programme Supportive management structure and career progression opportunities If you are an experienced residential childcare leader ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to delivering exceptional care.