Job Description

Overview

At

Ametis Homes

, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and stable environment where they can heal, grow, and thrive. Our therapeutic children's home supports young people aged 11-17 with complex emotional, behavioural, and social needs.

We are seeking a committed, confident, and child-focused

Registered Manager

to lead our

2-bed EBD home

. This role requires a strong understanding of trauma-informed care, behaviour support, and relationship-based practice.

You will be responsible for ensuring

excellent standards of care, safeguarding, compliance, and leadership

, while creating a calm, structured, and nurturing home environment.

Responsibilities:

Provide strong leadership and day-to-day management of a

2-bed EBD children's home

Ensure compliance with the

Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015

and Quality Standards Lead safeguarding practice and ensure robust risk management Embed a

therapeutic, trauma-informed and restorative approach

Make safe, well-evidenced

matching and admission decisions

Support in Recruitment, supervise, coach, and develop staff Maintain high standards of care planning, recording, and outcomes monitoring Work effectively with local authorities, education providers, and external professionals Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections with the aim of

Good or Outstanding

Promote education, emotional regulation, and preparation for independence

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

Essential

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

(or working towards) Experience as a

Registered Manager or Deputy Manager

in a children's residential setting Strong experience working with

EBD / SEMH

presentations Sound knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and Quality Standards Confident decision-maker with strong leadership skills Commitment to therapeutic, relationship-based care Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable

Experience managing or working in

small (2-3 bed) EBD homes

restraint or similar behaviour management training Experience improving inspection outcomes Background in trauma-informed or restorative practice A full UK driving licence

What We Offer

Competitive salary with progression potential Supportive and engaged Responsible Individual A provider focused on

quality, stability, and child-centred care

Real autonomy to shape and develop the home Ongoing training and professional development The opportunity to make a

genuine difference

in a small, purposeful setting Wellness support, pension scheme, and more

How to Apply

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to submit your CV and cover letter.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to complete an application form and participate in interviews, in line with safer recruitment practices.

Ametis Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comprehensive safer recruitment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person