Children's Home Manager

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

South Derbyshire - Salary up to £70,000 per year - Full-time Permanent.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the setup and registration of a new 3 bed children's residential home. This role offers clear progression from Registered Manager to Responsible Individual within one year and invites managers with experience in EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties), learning disabilities and dual experience backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Ofsted registration process for the children's home
• Recruit, develop and lead a high performing staff team
• Establish and embed a strong safeguarding culture
• Deliver high quality care and positive outcomes for young people
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015
• Manage budgets, occupancy and operational performance
• Work closely with senior leadership to support service development and growth

Requirements

• Recent experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential home (Strong Deputy Managers ready to step up will also be considered)
• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015
• Be confident leading a home through registration
• Have experience in recruiting, developing and managing staff teams
• Understand occupancy management, referrals and service sustainability
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £70,000
• Casual dress
• Free or discounted meals
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free on site parking
• Sick pay