Children's EBD Registered Manager

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Are you an experienced Residential Childcare professional looking for your next big opportunity? We are seeking a compassionate Children’s EBD Ofsted Registered Manager who can lead a team confidently and ensure the safety and well‑being of children in the home. This is a rare opportunity to take the lead and bring your own personal flair to shaping and growing this newly established home.

This warm and welcoming four‑bedroom home is situated in a homely residential area of north Coventry and offers a safe haven for children aged 8 to 18 to receive child‑centred care and support for the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) they have faced. The home also boasts a welcoming annex, with plans to create a support‑living environment in the future if needed.

This home is open, has a "Good" with Ofsted and currently has children placed within. Your leadership will be central in creating a safe, stable, and inspiring environment where children can thrive.

• Manage the day‑to‑day running of an Ofsted registered residential home
• Maintain a therapeutic, child‑centred environment
• Provide excellent knowledge and compliance with Children’s Homes regulations, the 9 Quality Standards, Children’s Act, Leaving Care Act and other legislation
• Support with the recruitment and development of your team
• Provide training and development to staff, conducting progressive staff supervisions
• Lead team meetings, ensuring support is consistent across the team
• Organisation around referrals and matching processes
• Manage the finances and budgeting within the home
• Support and build your staff’s confidence to ensure positive outcomes are provided to the children
• Delegate tasks and lead by example
• Maintain excellent safeguarding policies at all times
• Manage staff rotas and act as a positive role model to both staff and children
• Liaise with social workers, teachers, psychologists, and families of the children
• Oversee Ofsted inspections and Reg 44 visits

• Must have a caring and open‑minded nature and a passion for supporting children
• Must comply with Section 28 of the Children’s Home Regulations
• Must have worked in an Ofsted‑registered children’s setting for 2 of the last 5 years
• Must have a Level 3 or 4 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Ideally hold a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification
• Experience and knowledge of emotional and behavioural needs and ACEs
• Ideally have experience of fit‑for‑purpose interviews & experience holding a registration
• Be willing to work on‑call
• Must be a driver with a valid UK Driving Licence

Hours: Monday - Friday (Some flexibility may be required)

• The chance to work with a company that is truly outcomes‑driven and child‑centred in everything they do
• The opportunity to tailor an environment to model your thoughts and experience
• Bring your own personal touch to long‑term plans and development opportunities
• Supported by a dedicated RI and knowledgeable Directors
• A small organisation with a strong background in children’s care
• Casual dress code
• Free parking

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health and Human Services

If this role is of interest to you, please apply today! Alternatively, if you have further questions, please get in touch.