Registered Children's Home Manager

Job Title: Registered Children’s Home Manager
Salary: £45,000 (DOE)
Location: Derby
Hours: Full-Time

As the Registered Manager of a Children’s Home, you will lead and inspire a team to provide exceptional care to young residents. Your goal will be to ensure the children experience a sense of belonging, while driving high standards and striving for ‘outstanding’ service. You will be responsible for managing the home’s operations, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, and working closely with young people, families, and external agencies to meet the needs of the children.

• Leadership & Management: Lead the team to deliver high-quality care, ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted standards.
• Quality Assurance: Aim for ‘outstanding’ service provision at all times and evaluate the effectiveness of services.
• Team Development: Promote team working, motivation, and staff development through supervision and training.
• Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring resources are appropriately allocated and the team is equipped to deliver care.
• Collaboration: Work in partnership with young people, their families, and external agencies to meet their needs.
• Staff & Resource Management: Participate in recruitment, manage staffing, and ensure that training needs are met to uphold high care standards.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain the property to a high standard.
• Finance & Administration: Ensure financial records are managed effectively in line with policies and procedures.

• Proven experience in managing a children’s home and registered with Ofsted.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in developing and maintaining care plans for children and young people.
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure effective resource allocation.

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 (DOE).
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with career progression potential.
• Pension scheme and other company benefits.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.