Registered Manager | Children's Residential – EBD

Location:

Stoke on Trent
Salary: £52,000 – £62,000 per year

Hours:

Full-time, permanent – Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

Shifts:

Monday to Friday with flexibility required, including approximately 7–10 sleep-ins per month

Contract:

Permanent

We are looking for a committed and experienced Registered Manager to lead a 4-bed Children's Residential Home in the Vale of Belvoir, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career. You will take responsibility for the overall management of the home, ensuring high-quality care, strong safeguarding practices and full regulatory compliance.

You will create a safe, nurturing and structured environment where young people can thrive, while leading and developing the staff team and driving positive outcomes for the children in your care.

This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Melton Mowbray, Grantham, Nottingham, Newark-on-Trent, Leicester, Loughborough and surrounding areas.

• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care required
• Level 5 qualification desirable, or willingness to work towards this
• Proven experience working within a Children's Residential Home
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD and complex needs
• Previous management or senior leadership experience within children's residential care
• Applications welcomed from strong Deputy Managers ready to step up into their first Registered Manager role
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of children
• Excellent knowledge of Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Regulations 2015
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a staff team effectively
• Experience with staff recruitment, supervision and development
• Ability to oversee individualised care plans, risk assessments and reviews
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to manage the day-to-day operation, resources and budget of the home
• Confident working with social workers, families and external professionals
• Resilient, organised and committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p

• Competitive salary of £52,000 – £62,000 per year
• Permanent contract
• Paid induction week, including Proactive Approaches restraint training
• Accommodation provided during induction for candidates travelling over 1 hour 15 minutes
• Shadow shifts following induction
• Access to Level 5 qualification
• Management Development Programme
• Bonus scheme linked to Ofsted ratings and occupancy
• Clear internal career progression pathway
• No uniform – smart and comfortable attire
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people

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