Children's Registered Home Manager
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £70,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | DE1 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Children's Home Registered Manager
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000
Location: Derby, DE1
Home Size: 2 Bed EBD
Salary & Benefits
• £50,000– £70,000 salary, depending on experience
• £3,000 sign-on fee upon successfully passing probation
• Annual bonus of up to £7,000 for meeting objectives
• 40 hours per week, including on-call responsibilities
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities as the organisation grows
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided
• Mileage allowance for business travel
• Free parking
• Discounted or free food
• Company events
• Casual dress
What We're Looking For
• Minimum 3 years' Registered Manager experience working with children within the last 5 years
• Minimum 2 years' leadership/management experience
• Minimum 5 years' childcare experience
• Proven experience working within a residential childcare setting
• Evidence of achieving a Good Ofsted rating
• Experience working with children, young people and their families
• Level 3 or 4 qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services
• Strong leadership, management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility for the effective management of the home
• Full UK driving licence
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of the 2-placement EBD children's home
• Oversee the effective day-to-day running of the home
• Ensure the home delivers high-quality care in line with its Statement of Purpose
• Lead the delivery of care and support to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people
• Provide strong leadership, direction and support to the residential care team
• Ensure children are protected and supported with their physical, psychological, emotional and social development
• Work closely with the Responsible Individual to maintain high standards of care and successful outcomes
• Manage staffing, performance and day-to-day operational requirements
• Build and maintain effective relationships with children, families, staff and external professionals
• Ensure safeguarding, care planning, risk management and regulatory requirements are consistently maintained
• Support strategic planning and the continued development of the home
• Monitor quality standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Manage resources effectively and contribute to the overall performance of the service
• Take part in the on-call rota and provide management support when required
• Work with autonomy while maintaining a strong focus on the organisation's values, ethos and outcomes for children
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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