Children's Home Registered Manager

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services provider is seeking a passionate and experienced Children's Home Registered Manager for a 2-bedded residential home in Leatherhead. You will have full operational responsibility, ensuring high standards of care and compliance while supporting vulnerable children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This role offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to impact the lives of young people positively.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Opportunity to shape and grow a high-quality, specialist EBD service

Supportive and forward-thinking provider with a child-focused ethos

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of OFSTED regulations and inspection frameworks.
• A genuine passion for making a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the children’s home in line with OFSTED regulations.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of care staff.
• Manage budgets, rotas, care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

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Client:

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions

Location:

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Children’s Home Registered Manager – Leatherhead Area

2-Bedded EBD Children’s Residential Home

Are you a passionate and experienced leader in children's residential care looking for your next challenge? We are proud to be partnering with a highly reputable residential children’s services provider, dedicated to supporting vulnerable children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full operational responsibility for a small, 2-bedded children’s home in the Leatherhead area, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities of the Children’s Home Registered Manager:

Lead and manage all aspects of the children’s home in line with OFSTED regulations

Ensure the home consistently meets and exceeds standards, with a proven track record of achieving "Good" or "Outstanding" OFSTED ratings

Provide strong leadership and management to staff, ensuring a supportive and nurturing environment for both the team and children

Oversee recruitment, training, and development of care staff

Manage budgets, rotas, care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding practices

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and therapeutic support for children with EBD

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Registered Manager within a children’s residential setting

Strong knowledge of OFSTED regulations and inspection frameworks

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

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

A genuine passion for making a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable young people

What’s in it for you?

Competitive, negotiable salary up to £75,000 p.a.

Generous benefits package

Opportunity to shape and grow a high-quality, specialist EBD service

Supportive and forward-thinking provider with a child-focused ethos

Ready to take the lead?

If you’re a driven and compassionate leader with a clear understanding of what makes a children’s home thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Care First UK is acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client.