Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Leicestershire / Northamptonshire / Derbyshire
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday with on-call duties
About the Company
A leading health and social care provider with 11 homes across the UK, all rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The organisation has a strong family values-driven ethos and is dedicated to providing safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Their child-centred approach focuses on emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and creating positive futures through therapeutic care and a supportive environment.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and resilient Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home. You will oversee the setup, compliance, and day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for safeguarding, staff development, and partnership working with external agencies. You will create a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
* Fulfil all duties of the Registered Manager role, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations.
* Lead the home’s operations, including care planning, safeguarding, health & safety, and quality standards.
* Recruit, supervise, and develop a motivated staff team, promoting a positive and professional culture.
* Ensure care plans reflect each child’s social, emotional, educational, cultural, and therapeutic needs.
* Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring effective safeguarding and protection for all young people.
* Manage resources, budgets, and staffing levels effectively to maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
* Build strong partnerships with families, local authorities, education providers, and healthcare professionals.
Person Specification
Requirements
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Minimum 5 years’ residential childcare experience, with 2+ years in a management role.
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulations, and Ofsted frameworks.
* Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff teams.
* Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills.
* Resilience, emotional intelligence, and commitment to child-centred care.