Registered Manager

REGISTERED MANAGER CHILDREN’S HOME Ipswich, Suffolk – IP2

£55,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Are you an experienced, passionate and confident Registered Manager with a strong background in supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)?

We are seeking an exceptional leader to manage a 7-bed children’s residential home supporting young people aged 8–18 with EBD, SEMH and challenging behaviours.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation committed to delivering high-quality, therapeutic care, improving outcomes for young people and developing a strong, dedicated staff team.

• Competitive salary of £55,000–£65,000.
• Strong support from the owners and Responsible Individual.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Company bonus scheme and incentives.
• Generous annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Therapeutic training and ongoing development.

• Significant experience supporting children with EBD and complex behaviours.
• At least 3 years’ relevant residential childcare experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience supervising and managing staff.
• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches, including PACE.
• Excellent leadership, resilience and organisational skills.

You will lead the day-to-day running of the home, develop and motivate your team, maintain regulatory compliance and ensure children receive safe, consistent and therapeutic care that helps them achieve positive outcomes.

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with on-call responsibilities. Flexibility is essential.