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Childrens Home Manager

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 18 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog: £50,000.00 i £60,000.00 bob blwyddyn
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 20 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 9ZX
Gweithio o bell: Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni: Search Consultancy LTD
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: Req/678337_1771408861

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Job Description

Job Title: Registered Children's Home Manager
Location: Derby
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: Responsible Individual

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a therapeutic residential home in Derby supporting children and young people aged 7-18 years with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who can build and maintain high staff morale, deliver excellent standards of care, and drive positive outcomes for young people. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of achieving at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating in a previous Registered Manager role.

Salary is offered between £50,000 - £60,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Candidates holding a Level 7 qualification will be considered for the upper end of the salary scale.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

  • Provide strong, visible leadership to create a positive and supportive staff culture.

  • Promote high staff morale, accountability, and professional development.

  • Manage recruitment, supervision, appraisals, and performance management.

  • Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management.

  • Participate in on-call duties as required.

Care & Outcomes

  • Ensure the highest standards of care for children aged 7-18.

  • Promote therapeutic and child-centred practice tailored to LD and EBD needs.

  • Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans.

  • Ensure children's education, health, and emotional well-being needs are fully met.

  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.

Safeguarding & Compliance

  • Lead safeguarding practice in line with legislation and best practice.

  • Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure timely notifications to Ofsted and other agencies.

  • Drive continuous improvement and maintain standards that meet or exceed 'Good'.

Partnership Working

  • Develop strong relationships with Local Authorities and external professionals.

  • Represent the home confidently in meetings, reviews, and inspections.

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (NVQ Level 5).

  • Level 7 qualification desirable (required for higher salary band consideration).

  • Proven experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential setting.

  • Evidence of achieving a minimum 'Good' Ofsted rating in a previous role.

  • Experience supporting children with LD and/or EBD.

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills.

  • Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and children's home regulations.

  • Full UK driving licence (essential).

What We Are Looking For

  • A confident and inspirational leader.

  • Someone passionate about improving children's lives.

  • A manager who can balance compliance with warmth and therapeutic care.

  • A professional who can build a stable, motivated, and high-performing team.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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