Peripatetic Manager

Peripatetic Manager – Children’s Residential (EBD) Torquay & Paignton, Devon

Children’s Residential Services supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs

This is an opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to take on a wider leadership role without stepping away from support, structure or shared accountability.

Working across a small cluster of children’s homes in the Torquay and Paignton area, this Peripatetic Manager role is about stability, oversight and development rather than firefighting. You’ll be part of an established regional leadership team, providing continuity and guidance to homes at different stages of development, with clear backing from senior colleagues.

The focus is on quality, sustainability and relationships, ensuring homes are supported to deliver safe, consistent care for young people.

• Providing registered leadership oversight across a defined group of children’s homes
• Supporting existing Home Managers and leadership teams to maintain standards and stability
• Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead for the services within your remit, with appropriate senior support
• Working alongside the Regional Manager and Assistant Regional Managers to support new home development and service improvement
• Offering practical guidance, mentoring and leadership support to managers and staff
• Oversight of care quality, safeguarding practice and regulatory compliance
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with Local Authorities, health, education and other professionals
• Contributing to audits, quality assurance and service development in a supportive, structured way

This role is about strengthening services, not carrying them alone.

• A clearly defined regional role with shared accountability
• Strong senior leadership structure and accessible decision‑making support
• Focus on continuity and quality rather than crisis management
• Established organisation with clear systems, policies and resources in place
• Investment in leadership development through structured training and reflective practice
• A culture that values consistency, emotional resilience and long‑term sustainability

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Registered Manager experience within children’s residential care
• Sound understanding of the Quality Standards, SCCIF and safeguarding requirements
• Confidence supporting and guiding managers and leadership teams

• Calm, measured leadership style
• Reflective and emotionally resilient
• Values‑led, child‑focused and relationship‑driven
• Comfortable working collaboratively across services

• A senior leadership role with structure, clarity and backing
• Competitive salary package with additional performance‑related incentives
• Flexible working conversations welcomed
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing leadership development
• Access to wellbeing support, employee assistance and long‑service recognition
• Part of a provider committed to developing and retaining experienced leaders

This is a role designed for someone who wants breadth without burnout, influence without isolation, and leadership that is properly supported.

If you’d value a conversation about how this role could fit your experience and next step, we’d be pleased to talk it through.

Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further