We are recruiting an experienced and resilient Registered Manager to lead a Children’s Residential Home in the East Midlands (Leicestershire / Northamptonshire / Derbyshire). This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led care provider with a strong Ofsted record, delivering safe and nurturing homes for young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, with on-call duties as part of the management team. Salary is competitive and dependent on experience.
What You’ll Do:
* Fulfil all duties of the Registered Manager role, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations
* Lead home operations including care planning, safeguarding, health & safety, and quality standards
* Recruit, supervise, and develop staff, promoting a positive and professional culture
* Ensure care plans reflect each young person’s social, emotional, educational, and cultural needs
* Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead to maintain effective protection for all young people
* Manage budgets, staffing, and resources to ensure safe and consistent service delivery
* Build strong partnerships with families, education providers, and external agencies
What We’re Looking For:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Minimum 5 years’ residential childcare experience, including 2+ years in management
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulations, and Ofsted frameworks
* Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff teams
* Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills
* Emotional resilience and commitment to child-centred care
Pay & Benefits:
💰 Competitive salary (circa £50,000 depending on experience)
* Opportunity to lead and shape a high-quality residential home
* Supportive, values-driven organisation rated Good or Outstanding across multiple homes
* Professional development and leadership training
* Long-term stability with a respected care provider
📍 Based in the East Midlands – commutable from Leicester, Derby, Northampton, Nottingham, and surrounding areas.
🌟 If you are an experienced Children’s Home Manager with the skills and passion to lead a supportive, child-centred service, apply today and help shape the future of young people in care