Registered Manager - Child Care

Join VAL's Community as a Registered Manager – Children's Services (Learning Disabilities & EBD)

Are you a passionate and experienced leader looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people?

At VAL's Community, we are an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding organisation providing specialist care and education for children and young people with Learning Disabilities and associated health and social conditions. We are proud to be the UK's only trauma recovery-based Learning Disability provider for children and young people.

We're looking for a dedicated Registered Manager to lead one of our specialist residential children's homes in Derby. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation where safeguarding, therapeutic care, and positive outcomes are at the heart of everything we do.

Full-Time | Permanent | 40 Hours per Week (flexible to meet the needs of the business)

About VAL's Community

Our SAFETY values underpin both what we believe and how we behave, creating a pathway for children and young people to excel:

• Safeguarding – At the heart of everything we do


• Acceptance – We have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination


• Focus – Our values and ethos complement the highly regulated industry we work in


• Emotional Resilience – We work together to build emotional resilience


• Teamwork – Our values and ethos support strong collaboration


• Young People – We nurture skills that help young people achieve positive outcomes

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will lead and inspire a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, therapeutic, and person-centred care for children and young people with Learning Disabilities and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

You will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

• Lead and manage a children's residential service supporting young people with Learning Disabilities and EBD


• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements, and relevant legislation


• Promote positive outcomes through structured, therapeutic approaches


• Support, mentor, and develop staff teams to deliver exceptional care


• Maintain high standards of care, behaviour management, and documentation


• Foster a positive, child-centred culture focused on safety, wellbeing, and development

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within children's residential services (LD/EBD experience desirable)


• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and quality standards


• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or currently working towards)


• Experience supporting young people with behaviours that may challenge


• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills


• A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people

Why Join Us?

• Make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people


• Be part of a supportive organisation that values your expertise and leadership


• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities


• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Work within a therapeutic, child-centred environment focused on positive outcomes

We'd love to hear from you!

If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and help create brighter futures for children and young people, apply today or send us a message for a confidential conversation.