Registered Manager

Registered Manager - EBD Children's Home (Colchester)

Location: Colchester, Essex Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reports to: Responsible Individual / Director Regulatory Framework: Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 & Quality Standards

? Role Purpose

The Registered Manager leads a residential children's home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The role ensures the home provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can thrive. This includes full regulatory compliance, staff leadership, safeguarding oversight, and delivering consistently high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Provide strong, visible leadership to the staff team, modelling best practice and trauma-informed approaches.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring a stable, child-centred environment.

• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop staff, ensuring high performance and retention.

• Lead team meetings, reflective practice sessions, and performance reviews.

? Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within required timeframe).

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior role within a children's residential EBD setting.

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, safeguarding legislation, and Ofsted requirements.

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive improvement.

Desirable

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager.

• Additional therapeutic training (e.g., PACE, Attachment & Trauma, Restorative Practice).

• Full UK driving licence.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Emotionally resilient and calm under pressure.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organisational and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to build trust with young people who have experienced trauma.

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.

? What the Organisation Offers

• Competitive salary with performance-related incentives.

• Ongoing professional development and funded qualifications.

• Supportive senior leadership and reflective practice culture.

• Opportunities to shape and grow a high-quality EBD service in Colchester.