Registered Manager Children's Home


Company:	Brook Street
Salary:	£55,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St. Albans, AL1 4RD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	9 Dec 2026

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Summary

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home EBD

Location: St Albans

Salary: Up to £50,000 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Annual Bonus: Up to 21%

Are you ready to lead an Outstanding Children's Home?

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established national provider for a

Registered Manager to lead a highly successful

4-bed Children's Residential Home in

St Albans, supporting young people with

Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced

Deputy Manager ready for the next step or an established

Registered Manager looking to join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, therapeutic practice, and long-term career progression.

Working within an established trauma-informed environment, you'll have access to dedicated Clinical Professionals, Specialist Advisors, and Senior Leadership support, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will:

Lead and inspire a high-performing residential care team.

Create a safe, nurturing, and child-centred environment.

Drive positive outcomes for children and young people with EBD.

Ensure the home remains fully compliant with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Standards.

Promote a therapeutic and trauma-informed culture throughout the service.

Manage safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance, and service improvement.

Oversee staffing, performance management, recruitment, and development.

Take ownership of budgets, occupancy, and operational performance.

Work closely with Clinical Teams, Therapists, Psychologists, and Senior Leadership.

About You

We're keen to speak with:

Registered Managers within Children's Residential Services.

Deputy Managers looking to take the next step into registration.

Service Managers with residential childcare experience.

To be successful, you'll have:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a children's residential setting.

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's Services (or equivalent).

Strong knowledge of Children's Home Regulations, Ofsted standards, safeguarding legislation, and the Children Act 1989.

Experience supporting children and young people affected by trauma.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Experience managing budgets and operational performance.

Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

Salary up to

£50,000

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

Annual Performance Bonus of up to

21%

32 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Dedicated Psychologist and Therapist support

Strong clinical and operational infrastructure

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Life assurance (2x salary)

Fully funded DBS and renewals

Ongoing professional development and leadership training

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail, leisure, holiday and lifestyle discounts

Clear pathways into senior leadership roles

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. You'll benefit from a highly supportive leadership structure, specialist clinical input, and genuine opportunities to progress your career.

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to lead an Outstanding children's home, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Cristian for a confidential discussion.

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