Are you an experienced Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager ready to step up?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established 3-bed EBD residential children’s home in Burton-upon-Trent, working with a values-led provider that prioritises therapeutic care, staff autonomy, and real career progression.
About the Role:
As Registered Manager, you will oversee daily operations, lead a stable and committed team, and maintain the home’s Good Ofsted rating. You’ll embed trauma-informed practice and ensure the safety, stability, and progress of children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development:
Lead and develop a team of Support Workers and Seniors
Foster a reflective, therapeutic, and empowering team culture
Provide mentoring, supervision, and performance support
Care & Safeguarding:
Ensure a safe, nurturing, trauma-informed environment
Lead on care planning, risk management and reflective practice
Collaborate with families, social workers, and multi-agency partners
Compliance & Quality Assurance:
Maintain full compliance with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations
Uphold safeguarding and quality standards across the service
Drive continual improvement and positive inspection outcomes
Career Growth & Development:
Access to dual registration and service manager pathways
Specialist CPD including therapeutic coaching and leadership training
Clear internal progression across a growing provider
Requirements:
Proven leadership experience in residential childcare
Registered Manager or Deputy with Level 5 (or working towards)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the last 5 within a children’s home
Deep understanding of EBD, trauma-informed practice, and regulation
Compassionate, accountable leadership style
Why Join?
✅ Genuine career progression to multi-site roles
✅ Strong senior leadership support with autonomy in role
✅ Therapeutic development built into the culture
✅ Work where your leadership truly impacts young lives
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to lead a home where children come first—and staff are trusted to grow—we’d love to hear from you