Ofstead Registered Manager

🏅 Currently Rated Outstanding

An established, 7-bed therapeutic children’s home in Bradford, currently rated Outstanding
, is seeking an experienced and driven Registered Manager to continue its exceptional standards and lead a high-performing team.

The home supports children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), delivering structured, trauma-informed care in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

This is not a turnaround role. This is about maintaining excellence.

As Registered Manager, you will:

• Hold full responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the home
• Maintain and develop Outstanding standards in line with Ofsted regulations
• Lead, mentor and develop a stable, experienced staff team
• Ensure high-quality care planning, safeguarding and risk management
• Manage budgets and occupancy levels
• Oversee safer recruitment and staff performance management
• Drive continuous improvement and quality assurance processes
• Liaise with Local Authorities, parents/carers and external professionals
• Ensure robust Regulation 44 & 45 processes are embedded and effective

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Recent EBD residential experience as a Registered Manager is essential – candidates without this will not be considered.

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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People’s Residential) – or already enrolled and near completion – is essential.

• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within a children’s residential setting
• Have strong working knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Demonstrate experience managing safeguarding investigations and Ofsted inspections
• Have experience maintaining Good or Outstanding ratings
• Be resilient, child-focused and confident leading high-risk behaviours

• £63,000 – £73,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Performance-related bonuses
• Supportive senior leadership
• Strong therapeutic model already embedded
• Opportunity to maintain and enhance an Outstanding provision

This role is ideal for:

• An experienced Registered Manager seeking a well-run home with strong foundations
• A high-performing Deputy ready to step up (with Level 5 completed)
• A quality-driven leader who thrives on maintaining excellence rather than firefighting

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