Registered Manager – Children's Residential Care (EBD)

Location: Redcar / Teesside
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Performance Bonuses

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead the development and launch of two new solo children's residential homes in the Redcar area.

The homes will provide specialist support for children with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), offering a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment tailored to individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-opening development of two new solo EBD children's homes in Redcar.
• Oversee the preparation of policies, procedures and operational documentation.
• Lead recruitment, selection and development of the initial residential care teams.
• Coordinate property readiness and ensure both homes are prepared for registration.
• Lead the SC2 application process, working alongside the directors who will oversee the SC1 applications and Ofsted relationship.
• Develop a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to care delivery.
• Ensure the homes are designed around the needs of children with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Establish safeguarding procedures, care planning processes and quality assurance systems.
• Build relationships with local authorities, commissioners and other relevant professionals.
• Ensure the services operate in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Once registration is granted, oversee the day-to-day running of the homes and ensure high-quality outcomes for children.
• Support the organisation's future expansion into additional children's homes.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager within children's residential care.
• Strong experience supporting children with complex EBD needs.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Experience launching a new children's home or completing an SC2 application would be highly advantageous.
• A therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to childcare.
• Strong leadership, recruitment and team development skills.
• Experience building relationships with local authorities across the North East would be beneficial.
• Commercially aware, organised and confident working autonomously.
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Redcar / Teesside area.
• Comfortable leading the pre-opening phase before the homes receive registration, with no children admitted until registration is granted.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000
• Monthly bonus
• Pathway to Operations Manager
• Full autonomy to shape and develop the services.

If you're an experienced Registered Manager within children's residential care, and you're looking for the opportunity to launch a new service with genuine autonomy and a strong long-term career pathway, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.