Children's Home Registered Manager

The Esland Group Ltd; Buxton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Birthday day off

28 days annual leave

Career development

Friendly team

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager to lead Peak View in Buxton. You will oversee residential care for young people, ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality therapeutic support within a trauma-informed framework.

Salary ranges from £48,000 to £55,000 per year, plus a £3,000 car allowance and a potential bonus up to £8,500. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with occasional additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in residential care within the last 5 years.
• At least 12 months experience supervising care staff.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) required; Level 5 Diploma desirable.
• Experience with Ofsted inspections.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice in children's care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residential care for young people and ensure safety.
• Lead and develop staff while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Promote trauma-informed, therapeutic support within Peak View.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)

Job description

Children's Home Registered Manager

Department: Assessments

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Peak View - Buxton

Compensation: £48,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

Are you passionate about creating safe spaces for young people through effective leadership? Then become a Registered Home Manager with Esland and be part of our highly valued team!

Location: Buxton (SK17)

Pay rate: £48,000 to £55,000 per annum + £3,000 car allowance + bonus structure with the potential to earn up to £8,500 in addition to basic salary

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (additional/alternative hours may be requested on occasion, to meet business need)

Based in the beautiful countryside of the Derbyshire Dales, Peak View is a two-bed service providing immediate intervention and trauma-informed, therapeutic support.

Over a 12 week placement, our young people are given security, support, and stabilisation in a nurturing and peaceful environment. Every placement provides PACE principle of residential care, access to education and participation in outdoor/adventure activities.

We are passionate about promoting and encouraging independence and life skills for our young people, ensuring that their safety and well-being underpins every decision we make.

What we can offer a Children's Home Registered Manager:

There are so many reasons to join us! We can offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £55,000 (dependant on experience and qualifications), plus a bonus structure with the potential to earn up to £8,500 (based on achievable KPIs)
• A car allowance of £3,000 per annum
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• 28 days annual leave
• Full support within your role and a good work/life balance within a friendly, close-knit team
• A warm, family work environment and a company culture focused on fun!
• Fantastic opportunities for career development
• Much more!

Requirements for a Children's Home Registered Manager:

• A minimum of 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children, within the last 5 years (essential)
• At least 12 months experience in a role requiring the supervision and management of care staff (essential)
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, England (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, England (highly desirable)
• Previous experience of participating in Ofsted inspections (essential)
• An in-depth knowledge of legislations, regulations and best practice surrounding the care of children and to successfully implement this within your home (essential)
• A full, UK driving licence issued in the UK (essential)
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions (essential)
• Candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations (essential)

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.