At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a children's home, ensuring high-quality care and support for young people.
- Company: Supportive organisation dedicated to exceptional child-centred care.
- Benefits: Performance bonuses, ongoing training, generous leave, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a committed leadership team and shape positive outcomes for young people.
- Why this job: Make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership.
The predicted salary is between 44236 - 54066 £ per year.
Lead an established children's residential home in Cromford, Derbyshire, providing high-quality care and support for young people (6-16) with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation that is committed to delivering exceptional, child-centred care.
As Registered Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the home provides a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where the young person can thrive.
The Role
- You will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of the home, ensuring full compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements.
- Working alongside an experienced senior leadership team, you will lead a dedicated staff team, promote positive outcomes for the young person, and ensure the home continues to deliver high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain your registration with Ofsted as the Registered Manager.
- Provide effective leadership and day-to-day operational management of the home.
- Ensure the home consistently delivers safe, high-quality, child-centred care.
- Lead, motivate, supervise, and develop the residential care team.
- Promote a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to care.
- Ensure robust safeguarding practices are embedded throughout the service.
- Oversee care planning, risk assessments, behaviour support strategies, and placement stability.
- Monitor quality assurance, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage staffing, budgets, and resources effectively.
- Develop strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and families.
- Drive continuous improvement with the ambition of achieving and maintaining an Ofsted 'Good' or 'Outstanding' rating.
About You
You are an experienced children's residential care leader who is passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager within a children's residential setting.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification recognised by Ofsted).
- Strong working knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and safeguarding legislation.
- Experience supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage performance, develop teams, and promote a positive culture.
Desirable
- Previous experience managing solo or specialist residential placements.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Proven track record of achieving positive Ofsted inspection outcomes.
- Experience implementing therapeutic or trauma-informed care models.
- Strong understanding of behaviour support planning and placement stability.
What We Offer
- Performance-related bonus.
- An established, well-supported home with an experienced senior leadership team.
- Ongoing professional development and funded training.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
- Car allowance or company car.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
- Recognition and reward initiatives.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to lead an established home where you can focus on delivering outstanding care and achieving meaningful outcomes for a young person. You'll be supported by a committed leadership team while having the autonomy to shape practice, develop your team, and create a stable, nurturing environment that enables the young person to reach their full potential.
If you are an experienced Registered Manager with a passion for excellence in residential childcare and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
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