Children's Home Manager

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care organization in Redditch seeks a Registered Manager to lead their EBD home. This role offers a salary of £52,000 – £60,000 plus bonuses and excellent benefits, promoting a child-centered approach to care. You will lead a skilled team, ensuring compliance and high-quality support for young people's emotional and behavioral needs. The position requires strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join us in making a genuine impact on young lives.

Benefits

Six free counselling sessions

Employee Assistance Programme

Support Staff Bonuses up to £200

Employee of the Month awards

Paid birthday leave

Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £500

High street discounts

Healthcare & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team motivation skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building abilities needed.
• Understanding of legislation and Ofsted frameworks required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing care for young people with EBD.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure emotional safety of children.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and oversee operational development.

Skills

Leadership and team motivation

Excellent communication

Emotional resilience

Advocacy-driven approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for H&SC & CYP Services

Job description

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)

Salary : £52,000 – £60,000 + Bonuses up to £10,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location : Redditch

Ready to lead a high-performing EBD home where your leadership creates real, lasting change?

If you’re an inspiring leader in Children’s Residential Care, this is your chance to take on a role where your passion, resilience and vision can genuinely change young lives.

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Registered Manager to lead a high-performing EBD Children’s Home where no two days are the same and every step forward makes a difference.

Who Will You Be Working For?

You’ll be joining a small, family-style, therapeutic residential childcare provider known for exceptional culture, high standards and truly child-centred practice.

You will take over a “Good in all areas” rated, 4-bedded EBD home in Redditch, registered since 2021 and historically achieving excellent outcomes for children.

The organisation operates two homes with plans to grow in the near future, supported by their recently launched in-house training company, enabling internal delivery of Level 3, Level 5 and Level 7 qualifications, plus an in-house PRICE trainer.

The home is already operating at a high standard :

• Strong oversight from an RI with 20+ years of industry experience
• Reg 44 and Ofsted are consistently satisfied with the home's performance
• Four young people currently living in the home
• All are engaging positively with education (three full-time)
• One child is progressing toward reunification with family.

You’ll be stepping into a fully staffed home, supported by a capable Deputy Manager and a Senior Team Leader, both of whom work 40–50% of their hours off-shift for admin, leadership and support.

The provider is well-known for its outstanding culture, passionate directors and genuine commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for children.

The Package & Benefits

Basic Salary : £52,000 – £60,000 p.a.

Performance Bonuses : Up to £10,000 p.a. (Ofsted & occupancy)

Probation Bonus : One-off £150

On-Call : Only 1 in 4 weekends

Professional Development

• Complete qualifications up to Level 7 in Strategic Management
• Clear routes to progress - Dual Registration, Home Opener, Operations or Senior Leadership

Wellbeing & Recognition

• Six free counselling sessions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support Staff Bonuses (up to £200 per staff member)
• Employee of the Month awards

Annual Leave

• 33 days (inc. bank hols)
• Paid birthday leave

Extras

• Refer-a-Friend bonus (up to £500)
• Blue Light Card
• High street discounts
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Death in Service benefit (3× salary)
• Healthcare & wellbeing support

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you’ll lead a supportive, skilled and motivated team to provide outstanding care for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Your leadership will shape the home’s culture, drive continuous improvement and ensure children feel safe, seen and supported.

You will :

• Lead with confidence, compassion and integrity
• Create a safe, inspiring and resilient home environment
• Champion the needs and voices of young people
• Mentor and develop your team (including facilitating QCF Level 3 training)
• Maintain compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted expectations
• Oversee staffing, budgets, and operational development
• Promote independence, emotional growth and life skills
• Deliver and evidence exceptional outcomes

About You

You are someone who leads by example, stays calm under pressure and is driven to achieve the very best for young people.

You will bring :

• Strong leadership and team motivation skills
• Excellent communication and partnership-building abilities
• Emotional resilience and a focus on positive outcomes
• A child-centred, advocacy-driven approach
• Solid understanding of legislation and Ofsted frameworks
• Level 3 Diploma
• Commitment to achieving or holding the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for H&S&SC & CYP Services

Join Us and Lead With Purpose

If you’re ready for a role filled with challenge, reward and genuine impact, we would love to hear from you