Children's Home Registered Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £50,000 i £60,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Devizes, Wiltshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Nest Childrenshomes Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | RM3001 |
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Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced, compassionate, and resilient Registered Manager to lead our EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) Children’s Home. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional, trauma-informed care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capability, in-depth knowledge of children’s residential care, and a commitment to creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where young people can stabilise, develop, and thrive.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children and their families, while ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Quality Standards, and best practice in children’s residential care.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management
Act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted for the EBD children’s home
Provide strong, consistent, and inspirational leadership to the staff team
Promote a positive, trauma-informed, and child-centred culture
Recruit, supervise, appraise, and develop staff to deliver high-quality care
Care & Safeguarding
Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and emotional stability of all children and young people
Oversee the development and implementation of individualised care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments
Lead behaviour management strategies that promote positive relationships and emotional regulation
Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded, and acted upon appropriately
Quality & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, striving for Good or Outstanding outcomes
Maintain high standards of record keeping, reporting, and documentation
Ensure policies and procedures are implemented effectively in daily practice
Health, Education & Multi-Agency Working
Work closely with Local Authorities, education providers, healthcare professionals, and therapists
Ensure children’s health, emotional wellbeing, and educational needs are met
Support access to therapeutic, educational, and community-based services
Operational & Financial Oversight
Manage rotas, staffing levels, and resources effectively
Oversee budgets and ensure responsible financial management
Monitor incidents, trends, and outcomes to drive service improvement
Person Specification Essential
Significant experience within children’s residential care, including EBD settings
Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, Quality Standards, and inspection frameworks
Excellent safeguarding knowledge and decision-making skills
Ability to lead calmly and confidently in challenging situations
Desirable
Previous experience managing an EBD or complex needs children’s home
Trauma-informed or therapeutic care training
Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
What We Offer
Competitive salary package
Ongoing professional development and leadership training
Supportive senior management and Responsible Individual
Opportunity to shape and develop a high-quality EBD service
A values-led organisation committed to positive outcomes for children
Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a highly experienced, compassionate, and resilient Registered Manager to lead our EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) Children’s Home. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional, trauma-informed care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capability, in-depth knowledge of children’s residential care, and a commitment to creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where young people can stabilise, develop, and thrive.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children and their families, while ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Quality Standards, and best practice in children’s residential care.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management
Act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted for the EBD children’s home
Provide strong, consistent, and inspirational leadership to the staff team
Promote a positive, trauma-informed, and child-centred culture
Recruit, supervise, appraise, and develop staff to deliver high-quality care
Care & Safeguarding
Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and emotional stability of all children and young people
Oversee the development and implementation of individualised care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments
Lead behaviour management strategies that promote positive relationships and emotional regulation
Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded, and acted upon appropriately
Quality & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, striving for Good or Outstanding outcomes
Maintain high standards of record keeping, reporting, and documentation
Ensure policies and procedures are implemented effectively in daily practice
Health, Education & Multi-Agency Working
Work closely with Local Authorities, education providers, healthcare professionals, and therapists
Ensure children’s health, emotional wellbeing, and educational needs are met
Support access to therapeutic, educational, and community-based services
Operational & Financial Oversight
Manage rotas, staffing levels, and resources effectively
Oversee budgets and ensure responsible financial management
Monitor incidents, trends, and outcomes to drive service improvement
Person Specification Essential
Significant experience within children’s residential care, including EBD settings
Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, Quality Standards, and inspection frameworks
Excellent safeguarding knowledge and decision-making skills
Ability to lead calmly and confidently in challenging situations
Desirable
Previous experience managing an EBD or complex needs children’s home
Trauma-informed or therapeutic care training
Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
What We Offer
Competitive salary package
Ongoing professional development and leadership training
Supportive senior management and Responsible Individual
Opportunity to shape and develop a high-quality EBD service
A values-led organisation committed to positive outcomes for children
Job Type: Full-time