Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home – Northampton

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children's Residential Care

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary: £55,000–£60,000 per annum + Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Home: 3-Bed EBD Children's Residential Home

Registered Manager Opportunity – Northampton

Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next opportunity in children's residential care? Or are you a highly experienced Deputy Manager ready to progress into your first Registered Manager position?

YourRecruit is recruiting for a Registered Manager in Northampton to lead a 3-bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) children's residential home.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate, committed Children's Residential Registered Manager to take ownership of a home, develop a strong staff team and create an environment where children and young people can feel safe, supported and valued.

We are looking for a Registered Manager who combines strong leadership skills with a genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children.

Registered Manager – Key Responsibilities

As the Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the operational management, safeguarding and regulatory compliance of the children's home.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, managing and developing the residential care team.
• Ensuring the home meets Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Maintaining excellent safeguarding practices and promoting child-centred care.
• Overseeing care plans, risk assessments and placement reviews.
• Managing staffing, budgets and day-to-day operations.
• Preparing for and leading Ofsted inspections.
• Working closely with the Responsible Individual, local authorities and external professionals.
• Creating a positive, supportive environment for both staff and young people.
• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of residential care.

Registered Manager – Experience and Qualifications

We welcome applications from experienced Registered Managers and established Deputy Managers seeking progression.

The successful Registered Manager candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous Registered Manager or substantial Deputy Manager experience within children's residential homes.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or working towards completion.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and children's residential care legislation.
• Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
• Excellent leadership, communication and staff management skills.
• The confidence to manage a children's residential home and deliver positive outcomes.

Experience opening or developing children's homes would be advantageous.

Why Apply for This Registered Manager Position?

This Registered Manager vacancy in Northampton offers the opportunity to lead a 3-bed EBD children's home, shape its culture and make a meaningful difference to children's lives.

Whether you are an established Registered Manager seeking a new challenge or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Interested in this Registered Manager job in Northampton?

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and Ofsted registration requirements.

Important Information

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