Overview
Job Title: Registered Manager Childrens Residential Home
Location: Coalville
Salary: Competitive, based on experience + performance bonuses
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
We are a passionate, family-run provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, child-centred care within a supportive and nurturing environment. As a small but growing organisation, we place children and young people at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on maintaining a strong team ethos that feels like family. Our team is more than just colleagues we support each other, celebrate successes, and work collaboratively to create a safe, structured and loving home for the children in our care. We are now opening a new home in Leicestershire and Derbyshire and are looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead our newest residential setting.
The Role
As the Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring it meets Ofsted standards and promotes the wellbeing, safety and development of the children and young people. You will lead and inspire a team of care professionals, fostering a culture of warmth, consistency and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
* Register as the Manager with Ofsted and maintain compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations
* Provide strong, effective leadership to the care team
* Ensure that children receive the highest standard of care and support tailored to their individual needs
* Develop and oversee care plans, risk assessments and behaviour management strategies
* Manage staff recruitment, development, training, and performance
* Monitor and improve the quality of care through audits, reviews and feedback
* Liaise effectively with external agencies, including social workers, schools and healthcare providers
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with safeguarding and data protection standards
* Promote a positive and nurturing environment that helps children feel safe, valued and empowered
Requirements
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
* At least 2 years experience in a senior role within a childrens residential setting
* Strong understanding of Ofsted standards, safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation
* Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
* Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people
* Ability to build trusting relationships with staff, children, families and professionals
What We Offer
* A supportive, friendly, and inclusive working environment
* Being part of a values-driven, family-run organisation that genuinely cares
* Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
* Performance-based bonuses and incentives
* Flexible, hands-on support from directors who are involved and approachable
* Family run provider
* Work life balance
* 1-2 children, so smaller teams
* Homes opening in other locations also
* Bonuses
* We develop our staff
* Progressive pay scale with clear progression plans
* Company pension scheme
* Refer a friend scheme
* Dedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded Level 3/4/5
* Free meals, snacks and drinks on shift for all residential staff
* Comprehensive induction programme, highly praised by all of our new recruits
* Friendly, small passionate teams
* Free enhanced DBS
* Wellbeing support - Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7 access to support and free counselling sessions
* Opportunities for overtime
* Birthday bonus
* Annual appraisal bonus
* Completion of qualification bonus
* Inspection bonus
* Additional annual leave scheme
* Probation completion bonus
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