Job Description
Job Title: Registered Children's Home Manager
Location: Derby
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: Responsible Individual
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a therapeutic residential home in Derby supporting children and young people aged 7-18 years with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who can build and maintain high staff morale, deliver excellent standards of care, and drive positive outcomes for young people. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of achieving at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating in a previous Registered Manager role.
Salary is offered between £50,000 - £60,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Candidates holding a Level 7 qualification will be considered for the upper end of the salary scale.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Provide strong, visible leadership to create a positive and supportive staff culture.
Promote high staff morale, accountability, and professional development.
Manage recruitment, supervision, appraisals, and performance management.
Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management.
Participate in on-call duties as required.
Care & Outcomes
Ensure the highest standards of care for children aged 7-18.
Promote therapeutic and child-centred practice tailored to LD and EBD needs.
Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans.
Ensure children's education, health, and emotional well-being needs are fully met.
Build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.
Safeguarding & Compliance
Lead safeguarding practice in line with legislation and best practice.
Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
Maintain accurate records and ensure timely notifications to Ofsted and other agencies.
Drive continuous improvement and maintain standards that meet or exceed 'Good'.
Partnership Working
Develop strong relationships with Local Authorities and external professionals.
Represent the home confidently in meetings, reviews, and inspections.
Essential Requirements
Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (NVQ Level 5).
Level 7 qualification desirable (required for higher salary band consideration).
Proven experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential setting.
Evidence of achieving a minimum 'Good' Ofsted rating in a previous role.
Experience supporting children with LD and/or EBD.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and children's home regulations.
Full UK driving licence (essential).
What We Are Looking For
A confident and inspirational leader.
Someone passionate about improving children's lives.
A manager who can balance compliance with warmth and therapeutic care.
A professional who can build a stable, motivated, and high-performing team.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age