Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 4EE
Salary: £53,045–£63,545 per annum (depending on experience) + £7,500 Welcome Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time – Permanent
Shift and Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
Setting: 4-bedroom children's residential home
Client Group: Children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
Priority Recruitment are excited to present this fantastic Registered Manager opportunity in Derby, Derbyshire.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to take responsibility for a children's residential home, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties while ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
We are looking for an experienced, confident and passionate leader who can develop a strong team, maintain a positive home environment and drive excellent outcomes for children and young people.
Salary & Benefits:
£53,045–£63,545 per annum, depending on experience
£7,500 welcome bonus
Permanent full-time position
37.5 hours per week
Opportunity to manage a 4-bedroom children's residential home
Long-term leadership and professional development opportunitiesCompany and Role:
Overall responsibility for the management of a children's residential home
Supporting children aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties
Leading, motivating and developing a residential care team
Maintaining compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements
Creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment
Promoting positive outcomes, independence and emotional wellbeingDay-to-day responsibilities include:
Overseeing the day-to-day management of the home
Leading and supporting residential care staff
Ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are consistently followed
Maintaining regulatory compliance and preparing for Ofsted inspections
Overseeing care plans, risk assessments and individual support strategies
Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision and staff performance
Managing resources and maintaining operational standards
Liaising with local authorities, social workers, families and external professionals
Promoting a positive culture focused on stability and therapeutic care
Ensuring the home provides a safe, welcoming and structured environmentSuccessful Candidate:
Previous experience within children's residential care
Experience in a management or senior leadership position
Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it
Strong understanding of safeguarding and Children's Homes Regulations
Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and inspection processes
Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop staff teams
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Confident decision-maker with a calm and resilient approach
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young peopleThis is an excellent opportunity for a motivated children's residential professional looking to take the next step in their leadership career.
Apply now for more details, we'd love to hear from you!
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