Registered Manager – Residential Children’s Home Full-time

Registered Manager – Residential Children’s Home
Location: Belper, Derby area (exact location disclosed to shortlisted candidates)
Salary: Up to £58,000 per year + bonus

Are you a passionate leader looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are recruiting a Registered Manager for a well-established residential children’s home supporting children and young people with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage the day-to-day running of the home, lead a dedicated staff team, and ensure every young person receives the highest standard of care, guidance, and opportunity to reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a residential children’s home, ensuring safety, structure, and high-quality care.
• Supervise, develop, and support a motivated team, promoting positive morale and teamwork.
• Oversee care planning, key work systems, and ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and safeguarding standards.
• Collaborate with external agencies, professionals, and families to deliver positive outcomes for young people.
• Manage resources efficiently and maintain an effective administrative and reporting system.
• Actively engage in the life of the home, supporting activities, projects, and on-call duties as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children, including 1 year at a senior level in a residential setting.
• Professional qualification: Level 3 in Care (or equivalent); Level 5 Management/Care (or willing to register within 3 months).
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational, and risk management skills.
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes regulations, Quality Standards, and the Children’s Act 1989.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment and build strong community relationships.
• Full, valid UK/EU driving licence.

Why This Role:

• Competitive salary up to £58,000 depending on experience, plus bonus.
• Generous benefits including 3% employer pension, annual leave, double pay on bank holidays, referral bonuses, discounts, and wellbeing support.
• Structured career progression and access to therapeutic training.
• Be part of a home that truly values the development, safety, and success of both young people and staff.

Hours & Flexibility:

• Full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (40 hours/week), with flexibility and occasional weekend or on-call duties.
• Sleep-in shifts as required based on the needs of the home.

If you’re a dedicated leader ready to inspire a team and positively impact children’s lives, this is your opportunity to step into a rewarding, high-impact role.