Children's Home Registered Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus potential

Birthday day off

28 days annual leave

Career development

Job summary

Esland is seeking a Registered Home Manager for Peak View, Buxton, to lead the children’s home with a focus on safety, therapeutic support, and effective teamwork. The role requires a strong background in residential childcare, leadership qualifications, and experience with inspections.

You will oversee staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote positive outcomes for young people in a supportive, family‑like environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in residential care of children (essential)
• 12+ months supervision/management of care staff (essential)
• UK driving licence (essential)
• Right to work in the UK (essential)
• Age 21+ (essential)
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) required
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (England) desired

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Peak View, ensuring safety and well‑being of children.
• Supervise and develop care staff, coordinating with Ofsted inspections as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement and performance within the home.
• Collaborate with the Assessments department to uphold regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Ofsted experience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Description

Department: Assessments

Location: Peak View - Buxton

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

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:

• 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.