Children's Registered Home Manager


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£55,162 to £58,523 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DE13
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Children's Home Registered Manager

Salary: £55,162–£58,523 per annum + bonus opportunities

Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13

Home Size: 3 Bed EBD

Salary & Benefits

• £55,162–£58,523 per annum (£26.52–£28.14 per hour)

• £5,000 Welcome Bonus, subject to terms and conditions

• Ofsted Bonus Scheme for achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes

• Enhanced family-friendly leave

• Award and recognition vouchers

• Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional days

• Comprehensive management training and leadership development

• Structured career progression opportunities

• Unum Healthcare, including healthcare reimbursements, remote GP services and wellbeing support

• Aviva Digicare, including Digital GP appointments, annual health checks and mental health assessments

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling and support

• In-house wellbeing support

• Shopping, cinema, travel and holiday discounts

• Blue Light Card eligibility

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• £500 Refer a Friend scheme

• Life assurance benefits

• Access to employee networks and inclusion groups

What We're Looking For

• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or working towards completion

• At least two years' recent supervisory or management experience within a Registered Children's Home

• Proven experience within children's residential care

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Child-centred approach and genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people

• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements

• Positive track record with Ofsted inspections

• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties

• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills

• Ability to build effective relationships with families, local authorities, commissioners and partner agencies

• Full UK driving licence

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the 3-bed EBD children's home

• Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Regulations

• Provide high-quality, trauma-informed and child-centred care

• Create a stable, nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued and listened to

• Lead, motivate, develop and inspire a high-performing staff team

• Promote positive outcomes across education, health, independence and emotional wellbeing

• Maintain full regulatory compliance and ensure the home is inspection-ready

• Promote a strong safeguarding culture throughout the service

• Oversee care planning, risk management and quality of care

• Manage staffing, occupancy, budgets and resources effectively

• Build strong relationships with families, local authorities, schools and external professionals

• Monitor service quality and staff performance, driving continuous improvement

• Support staff through supervision, development and performance management

• Contribute to the wider development of services across the region

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to

t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.

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