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Registered Manager - Children s Residential Home

Thornton Heath
Up to £70,000 + bonus
New 3-bed therapeutic EBD children s home

We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager - Children s Residential Home to lead a new 3-bed therapeutic home in Thornton Heath.

This is not simply a new home with the word therapeutic attached to it.

The provider has developed a structured therapeutic framework designed to shape how the home operates from day one, how staff understand behaviour, how they respond to young people and how learning is carried into care planning, supervision and everyday practice.

At the heart of the model is one simple principle:

Every behaviour has a story.

The Registered Manager - Children s Residential Home will lead a team that is encouraged to look beyond the behaviour itself and understand what may be happening underneath it, including trauma, attachment, emotional regulation, fear, unmet need and communication.

A genuine therapeutic model

Before placements begin, staff will complete foundation training in:

• Trauma, attachment and behaviour as communication
• Building therapeutic relationships
• Connection, consistency and boundaries
• Co-regulation and de-escalation
• Creating an emotionally and physically safe home
• Reflective practice and staff wellbeing

The training is practical and reflective, using realistic residential scenarios, discussion, role play and case formulation.

Once a young person is placed, the therapeutic approach becomes more individualised.

The Registered Manager - Children s Residential Home will work alongside the team to ensure training is linked directly to the young person s presentation, strengths, risks, communication needs and lived experience.

Learning will then be embedded into:

- Therapeutic care plans

- Risk and safety planning

- Staff responses

- Key work

- Reflective supervision

- Incident learning

- Team development

The aim is to create a home where the therapeutic model can actually be seen in practice, not simply referenced in policies or training records.

The role

As Registered Manager - Children s Residential Home, you will take responsibility for the leadership, culture and day-to-day management of the service.

You will:

• Lead the home through registration and into operation
• Recruit, develop and retain a strong staff team
• Create a safe, stable and child-centred culture
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding
• Ensure compliance with the Children s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Embed therapeutic and relationship-based practice throughout the home
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments remain meaningful and current
• Use supervision and reflective practice to develop staff
• Review incidents and use learning to improve practice
• Work closely with the Responsible Individual and wider professional network
• Ensure the voice of each young person remains central to the home

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Registered Manager - Children s Residential Home with strong experience in residential childcare and the confidence to build and lead a new service.

You will ideally have:

• Strong experience within a residential children s home
• Previous leadership or management experience
• A good understanding of safeguarding and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of the Children s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or be working towards it
• Experience supervising and developing staff
• A reflective, child-centred approach to leadership
• An understanding of trauma-informed and relationship-based care
• The confidence to challenge poor practice and maintain high standards

You will also have the support of an experienced and supportive Responsible Individual, giving the Registered Manager - Children s Residential Home the backing to establish the service properly and build the right culture from the beginning.

This is an opportunity to lead a new home where therapeutic care is intended to influence everything from staff training and supervision to daily interactions with young people.

Important Information

Apply: Please send an up-to-date CV. Successful candidates will complete all required safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS where applicable.

Right to Work: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Safeguarding: Checks may include DBS, references, employment history, qualifications, identity, Right to Work and employment gaps, in line with the role requirements.

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Due to application volumes, we may not respond individually. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, you have not been shortlisted, but we may consider you for future suitable roles.

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Registered Manager Children's Residential Home

Location: Derby
Salary: £55,000 £60,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Manager to lead and oversee the day-to-day operation of a children's residential home in Derby.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the home provides a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where children and young people are protected, safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes.

The Registered Manager will provide strong leadership to the staff team, ensure high standards of care and compliance are maintained, and promote the physical, emotional and developmental needs of the children and young people living in the home.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day management and operation of the home.
• Ensure the home operates in accordance with its Statement of Purpose and Function.
• Maintain high standards of care and work towards achieving and maintaining an Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding.
• Provide effective supervision, support, leadership and direction to staff.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating integrity, optimism, compassion, resilience and determination.
• Ensure the physical and emotional needs of children and young people are protected, safeguarded and promoted at all times.
• Ensure care, education and risk management plans are implemented effectively and regularly reviewed.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and staff deployment are maintained in line with the individual needs and risk management plans of each child.
• Allocate duties and responsibilities effectively across the staff team.
• Monitor staff performance and identify opportunities for improvement and development.
• Manage day-to-day staffing, supervision and operational requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with children, young people, families, staff, professionals and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the home remains compliant with relevant legislation, regulations, safeguarding requirements and local authority procedures.
• Use internal auditing, monitoring and inspection frameworks to identify and implement areas for improvement.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Deal with conflict and challenging situations professionally and effectively.
• Make informed decisions and provide clear direction to the staff team.
• Promote a positive, supportive and child-centred culture throughout the home.

Essential Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within children's residential care, including supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations (England) 2015 and relevant safeguarding legislation.
• Experience managing staff, allocating responsibilities and overseeing day-to-day operations within a residential setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop an effective staff team.
• The ability to monitor and improve performance and maintain high standards of care.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to make informed decisions and lead by example.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.
• The ability to manage conflict and challenging situations effectively.
• A high level of resilience and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be expected to hold, or be willing to work towards:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3 or equivalent.

Compliance Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to:

Complete an Enhanced DBS check.

Provide satisfactory employment references.

Maintain any relevant professional registrations and qualifications.

Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and best practice.

Important Information

Interested? Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Due to the regulated nature of Children's Residential Care, successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant safer recruitment and pre-employment checks before starting work.

Right to Work: Please only apply if you already have the right to work in the UK for this position. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.

Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding: YourRecruit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments to roles within children's residential services will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, which may include an Enhanced DBS check, verification of employment history, satisfactory references, qualification checks, identity and Right to Work checks, and exploration of any gaps in employment, in line with the requirements of the role and provider.

Know someone suitable? YourRecruit operates a paid referral scheme, so if this role isn't right for you but you know someone who may be interested, please get in touch.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this particular vacancy. We would, however, be pleased to consider you for other suitable opportunities.

YourRecruit Ltd is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate unlawfully on the grounds of any protected characteristic.

Stay safe during your job search: We recommend visiting JobsAware for independent information and advice about avoiding recruitment scams and staying safe when looking for work.

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Nottingham
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Registered Manager to join our team and take responsibility for the management of a children's residential home in the Wolverhampton area.

This role is specifically for someone who has already worked as a Registered Manager within children's residential care and has a proven track record of managing a home successfully. This is not a position for someone looking to gain their first Registered Manager role.

The home supports children and young people with learning difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and potentially complex needs. We are looking for a confident, compassionate and experienced leader who understands the challenges and rewards of this type of care.

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the home.
• Ensure the home consistently provides high-quality, child-centred care.
• Lead, support and develop the residential childcare team.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements and relevant legislation.
• Maintain high standards across care planning, risk assessments, safeguarding, recording and staff practice.
• Work effectively with social workers, local authorities, education providers, healthcare professionals and other agencies.
• Manage staff recruitment, induction, supervision, training and performance.
• Ensure children's individual needs are understood and appropriately supported.
• Promote positive behaviour and use appropriate approaches when supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Monitor the quality of care and continually identify areas for improvement.
• Take responsibility for preparing the home for Ofsted inspections and responding appropriately to any recommendations.
• Maintain a positive culture where children feel safe, valued, respected and listened to.

Applicants MUST:

• Be a qualified Registered Manager for children's residential care.
• Have previously held a Registered Manager position in a children's residential home.
• Have demonstrable experience successfully managing a children's residential service.
• Have experience working with children and young people with learning difficulties and emotional/behavioural difficulties.
• Hold the relevant Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Children and Young People.
• Have strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and children's residential care legislation.
• Have proven experience leading, managing and developing a residential childcare team.
• Be confident dealing with challenging situations and complex behaviours.
• Be committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Please note: We are seeking an already-qualified and experienced Registered Manager. Candidates without previous Registered Manager experience within children's residential care will not be considered for this position.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Supportive senior management team.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a genuine difference to children's lives.

If you are an experienced, qualified Registered Manager with a proven background in children's residential care and have a genuine passion for supporting children with learning difficulties and emotional and behavioural needs, we would love to hear from you.

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Children's Home Residential Registered Manager

Contract: Full Time, permanent

Salary: Up to £44,020 per annum (includes bonuses)

Location: Carlisle

Specific Hours: 40 Hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Lead a Brand-New Children's Home and Make a Lasting Difference

North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6 to 18 click apply for full job details

Brand New Children's Residential Home Up to 3 Children EBD & Complex Needs Up to £70,000

Registered Manager - Permanent Up to £70,000 We're supporting the launch of a brand new children's residential home and are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the service on a permanent basis click apply for full job details

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD)

North West London 55,000 - 65,000 + 5,000 Bonus

Build It Your Way.

Delphi Care Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a growing children's care provider to recruit a Registered Manager for a brand-new 2-bed EBD home in North West London.

Let's be honest.

Most Registered Manager jobs involve walking into someone else's problems.

This one doesn't.

This is a rare opportunity to open a brand-new home from scratch, recruit your own team, set your own standards and create the type of service you've always wanted to run.

From registration through to welcoming the first young person, you'll have the freedom to shape the culture, develop your team and build a home that genuinely changes lives.

If you've ever said "I'd do things differently if it was my home", this is your chance.

What's on Offer?

• 55,000 - 65,000 salary
• 5,000 bonus following the first placement after registration
• Brand-new 2-bed EBD home
• The opportunity to build your own team
• Strong support from an experienced leadership team
• A genuine voice in how the service develops
• Long-term progression as the organisation grows
• The chance to make a visible impact from day one

What You'll Be Doing

You'll lead every aspect of the home's journey from registration through to a successful and thriving service.

This includes:

• Securing Ofsted registration
• Recruiting and developing a high-quality staff team
• Creating a safe, nurturing and structured environment for young people
• Building relationships with local authorities and commissioners
• Driving occupancy
• Ensuring outstanding safeguarding standards
• Managing budgets, staffing and overall performance
• Leading the home towards a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating

Who we're Looking For

You may already be a Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge.

Or you could be an experienced Deputy Manager who knows they're ready for their first registration.

Either way, you'll need:

• Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or be close to completion)
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Experience supporting young people with EBD
• A proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge
• Ambition, resilience and a genuine passion for achieving positive outcomes

The Bottom Line

Opportunities like this don't come around often.

This is your chance to put your own stamp on a home, build a team around your values and create something you can be genuinely proud of.

For a confidential discussion, contact Delphi Care Solutions today.

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Location: East Lancashire / Greater Manchester

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (Dual Home Registration)

Including Discretionary Bonus of up to £10,000 per year
Lead a Home Where Children Can Thrive
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a high-quality Children's Residential Home, providing outstanding care and positive outcomes for children and young people.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong and compassionate leader who is committed to delivering therapeutic, child-centred care and creating an environment where young people feel safe, valued, nurtured, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, development, and performance of the home, ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, delivering exceptional standards of care, and driving continuous improvement.
The Role
You will provide strong, visible leadership to the team, embedding a culture of warmth, accountability, and high standards of practice.
Working closely with children, families, local authorities, and external professionals, you will ensure the home consistently delivers excellent outcomes and remains fully compliant with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management

• Lead and inspire a high-performing residential care team.
• Promote a positive, child-focused and therapeutic culture throughout the home.
• Manage staff performance through supervision, appraisals, coaching, and development.
• Ensure effective rota management and safe staffing levels.
• Lead by example, modelling professional and therapeutic practice.
• Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of service delivery.

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the home.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture where children's welfare is always paramount.
• Oversee the management of incidents, complaints, and safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure all staff are trained and confident in safeguarding responsibilities.

• Ensure care plans are child-centred and reflect each young person's needs, wishes, and aspirations.
• Monitor progress and outcomes in education, health, emotional wellbeing, social development, and independence.
• Ensure records, reports, audits, and documentation are completed to a high standard.
• Promote meaningful participation and ensure young people have a voice in decisions affecting their lives.

• Maintain compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Ensure the home remains inspection-ready at all times.
• Lead Ofsted inspections and implement recommendations effectively.
• Oversee Regulation 44 visits, internal audits, and quality assurance processes.
• Develop and implement improvement plans where required.

• Build positive relationships with local authorities, social workers, families, commissioners, and partner agencies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and external professionals.
• Represent the organisation professionally and positively at all times.

• Ensure the home provides a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment.
• Maintain robust health and safety standards.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed and reviewed regularly.
• Create a homely atmosphere where children feel a genuine sense of belonging.

• Previous experience leading an Ofsted-registered home.
• Experience of audits, quality assurance, and service development.
• Track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.

Registered Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: £46,202.89 per year with the potential to earn up to £53,402.89 through bonuses
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week

Lead a Good-rated children's home with the support, stability and backing to make a lasting difference click apply for full job details