Registered Manager

Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Salary: £46,362, rising to £52,855 £55,608 upon successful registration
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Lead with heart. Build with purpose. Inspire change.

Our client believe every child deserves to live, learn and thrive in an environment that is safe, nurturing, and full of opportunity.

They are one of the UK s leading specialist centres for children and young people with epilepsy, autism, and other complex needs combining education, health, therapy, and residential care across our 60-acre campus and community homes in Much Hadham.

As part of their continued growth and expansion, they re opening new opportunities within their children s homes and they re now seeking a Registered Manager to lead one of their Ofsted-registered residential homes for children and young people with complex needs.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference within a forward-thinking organisation that combines education, therapy, health, and care on one campus.

The Role

This is a senior leadership role at the heart of our children s residential service.

• You will hold Ofsted registration for one of our children s home s leading a dedicated team to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care.
• You ll ensure that children s needs are met holistically, fostering independence, personal growth, and joy in everyday life.
• You ll also play a key role in supporting St Elizabeth s wider residential strategy, driving service improvement and embedding our values across the home.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold full Ofsted registration and legal accountability for one of our children s homes.
• Lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safeguarding excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of reflective practice and high professional standards.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and resources efficiently to deliver best-value care.
• Work collaboratively with families, local authorities, and internal partners to deliver joined-up, high-quality support.
• Champion the voices, rights, and independence of every young person in your care.

About You

• You re a confident, compassionate leader who thrives in a values-driven environment.
• You understand what outstanding looks like not just on paper, but in the everyday experiences of children and young people.

You ll bring:

• Proven experience managing an Ofsted-registered children s home.
• A deep understanding of safeguarding, quality standards, and reflective leadership.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (and ideally a Level 5 Leadership qualification, or willingness to complete).
• The confidence to lead through change and inspire high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.

You ll share our belief that every child deserves a joyful, aspirational, and compassionate place to call home.

What they offer

They want you to feel your best so you can give your best. In return for your hard work, they offer:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 20% uplift for weekend overtime
• Free on-site parking and DBS
• Blue Light Card discounts and discounted gym membership at Manor of Groves
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform

Apply Now

Visit their website to apply. Interviews are held on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid missing out.
For questions, adjustments or access needs during the process, please contact the Recruitment team.

Inclusion & Safeguarding

They are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People. They are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and safe environment for all.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This role involves regulated activity; applying if barred from such activity is a criminal offence.

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