Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced

Registered Manager

to lead a warm, nurturing

3-bed children's home

supporting young people with

Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and child-focused leader who is committed to delivering high-quality care, strong safeguarding practice, and stable, therapeutic environments where children can thrive. You will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, leading and developing a dedicated staff team, and ensuring the home meets all regulatory and quality standards.

You'll be supported by a great team and full time Responsible Individual, with a strong emphasis on reflective practice, professional development, and doing the right thing for children.

If you're an empathetic, resilient, and values-driven manager looking to make a real difference in young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Hold full

Registered Manager responsibility

for the day-to-day running of a 3-bed EBD children's home Ensure the home meets all

Ofsted regulations

, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Provide strong, visible

leadership and safeguarding oversight

, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young people Lead, motivate and develop a committed staff team through

effective supervision, appraisal, and training

Create a

stable, nurturing and therapeutic environment

that promotes positive outcomes for children Maintain high standards of

care planning, risk assessment, and recording

, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant Build positive, professional relationships with

placing authorities, social workers, families, and external professionals

Manage

referrals, admissions, and placement matching

, ensuring placements are safe and appropriate Oversee

staffing, rotas, budgets, and resources

to ensure effective and efficient running of the home Respond confidently and appropriately to

safeguarding concerns, incidents, and complaints

Lead and prepare for

Ofsted inspections

, ensuring the home is inspection-ready at all times Promote a culture of

reflective practice, continuous improvement, and child-centred care

Qualifications & Skills Required

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willing to work towards)*
Proven experience in a

management or senior role

within a children's residential setting (EBD preferred) Strong knowledge of

Children's Homes Regulations

, Quality Standards, and safeguarding requirements Experience of leading, supervising, and developing staff teams Confident and effective

people management and leadership

skills Ability to make sound, child-centred decisions in

pressured or complex situations

Strong understanding of

risk assessment, care planning, and behaviour management

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to build positive working relationships with professionals and stakeholders Good organisational and time-management skills Confident in using IT systems and maintaining accurate, compliant records Resilient, reflective, and able to lead with empathy and professionalism Full UK driving licence
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Gym membership Work from home
Work Location: In person