Job Opportunity: Home Manager - Children's Residential Home in Derby Location: Derby Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours/week) Derby City Council is committed to making Derby a proud, successful, and ambitious city for all its diverse communities. We value boldness, strength, care, and teamwork. If you share our vision and embody our values, we want to hear from you! We are looking for an experienced Children's Home Manager to lead our EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) residential home, caring for up to five young people aged 10-18. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference every day! ✨ What we offer: Competitive salary Pension scheme Minimum of 26 days' annual leave Staff discounts and perks ️ Development opportunities Employee recognition scheme Employee assistance programme Key Responsibilities: Lead, inspire, and manage the children's home ensuring the highest standards of care Support the physical, emotional, developmental, and social needs of young people Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, Quality Standards 2015, and the Statement of Purpose Work collaboratively with Derby City Council and external professionals Manage challenging behaviours with compassion and expertise ⚖️What we're looking for: ✅ Proven experience as a Registered Homes Manager or Deputy Manager ✅ NVQ Level 3 in Children's & Young People's Workforce or working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare ✅ Minimum 3 years' relevant residential care experience ✅ Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, health & safety legislation, and safeguarding ️ ✅ Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) ️✍️ ✅ Full UK manual driving licence ✅ Ability to work flexibly across a 24/7 operation You will need: To work quickly, efficiently, and under pressure To prioritize and delegate effectively To have the right to live and work in the UKWhat happens now? If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply on below post Feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues or friends who might be interested in applying! We look forward to hearing from you