Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care (LD / EBD)
A newly opened children’s residential service is seeking an experienced and resilient Registered Manager to lead a flagship 6‑bedded home supporting children with Learning Disabilities (LD) and/or Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
The home was registered in the summer and currently supports one child, placed for the past eight months. A full staff team is already in place, and we are now seeking a strong, values‑driven leader to take the service forward following the departure of the current manager.
This is a complex service where children typically receive high packages of support (2:1+), requiring a manager with deep sector expertise, strong regulatory understanding and a proven track record of delivering safe, stable and nurturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the home in line with its Statement of Purpose, ensuring outstanding outcomes for children.
- Oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
- Embed a robust safeguarding culture and ensure all practices meet Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations.
- Provide inspirational leadership, cultivating a positive, child‑centred team culture.
- Deliver regular supervision, appraisals and training to support staff development and professional growth.
- Build strong, meaningful relationships with children, staff and external stakeholders.
- Prepare the home for its First full Ofsted inspection, ensuring readiness across all areas.
- Drive continuous improvement, turning challenges into opportunities and modelling resilience and professionalism.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s residential home.
- Solid inspection history with evidence of achieving “Good” or “Outstanding” outcomes.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- In‑depth understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation and children’s social care frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex services supporting children with LD and/or EBD.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop staff teams.
- High resilience, emotional intelligence and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
- Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Please note: Only candidates who meet the minimum three‑year registration requirement and have a strong inspection history will be considered.
- Experience supporting children with profound learning disabilities or complex behavioural needs.
- Background in therapeutic care models or trauma‑informed practice.
- Experience leading homes with high staffing ratios (2:1+).
Why Join This Service?
- Opportunity to lead a flagship home at a pivotal stage of development.
- Supportive senior leadership team committed to high‑quality care.
- Strong focus on professional development and progression.
- Meaningful work that directly improves the lives and outcomes of children.
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