Children's Registered Home Manager


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£45,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DE12
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Registered Children’s Home Manager – 3-Bed EBD Home

Location: Swadlincote

Salary: Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience) + bonus scheme

Ofsted Rating: Good

Benefits

Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

KPI bonus scheme of up to £500

Additional day’s leave for your birthday

Structured support and mentoring into a Registered Manager role

Ongoing professional development and fully funded training

Established home with a “Good” Ofsted rating

Opportunity to work from home one day per week

Company pension scheme

Regular company events

Discounted or free food

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

Level 5 NVQ in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (or working towards)

Relevant Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, EBD, and therapeutic care

Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Key Requirements

Proven experience in a managerial role within a children’s residential home setting

Strong track record of supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)

Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff teams in a challenging care environment

Sound knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards

Experience managing budgets, resources, and staff rotas

Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving, safeguarding, and risk management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with young people and professionals

Desirable Skills

Experience achieving or maintaining an Ofsted rating of “Good” or “Outstanding”

Knowledge of recognised therapeutic models for EBD

Experience in service development, including supporting new or recently established homes

Competence in using care management and reporting systems to monitor outcomes and ensure compliance

If you are an experienced children’s residential care professional ready to take ownership of a high-performing home, we’d like to hear from you. To apply for this role please call Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904570050 or send your CV for immediate attention to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com

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