Children's Registered Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd.; Swadlincote; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Registered Children’s Home Manager for a 3-Bed EBD home in Swadlincote. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000–£55,000 per year (dependent on experience) plus a bonus scheme and an enhanced birthday leave benefit.

You will lead a skilled team, ensure safeguarding and Ofsted compliance, and drive service development with ongoing training and support. A driving licence is preferred and a work-from-home day is available weekly.

Qualifications

• Level 5 NVQ in Leadership or equivalent qualification.
• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or Residential Care.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, EBD and therapeutic care.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Proven experience in a managerial role within a children’s residential home.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff teams in a challenging care environment.
• Ensure Ofsted frameworks, Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards compliance.
• Manage budgets, resources and staff rotas.
• Build trust with young people and professionals through excellent communication.

Education

Level 5 NVQ in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (or working towards)

Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Tools

Care management systems

Job description

Registered Children’s Home Manager – 3-Bed EBD Home

Location: Swadlincote

Salary: Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience) + bonus scheme

Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

KPI bonus scheme of up to £500

Additional day’s leave for your birthday

Structured support and mentoring into a Registered Manager role

Ongoing professional development and fully funded training

Established home with a Good Ofsted rating

Opportunity to work from home one day per week

Company pension scheme

Regular company events

Discounted or free food

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

Level 5 NVQ in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (or working towards)

Relevant Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, EBD, and therapeutic care

Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Key Requirements

Proven experience in a managerial role within a children’s residential home setting

Strong track record of supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)

Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff teams in a challenging care environment

Sound knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards

Experience managing budgets, resources, and staff rotas

Confident decision‑maker with strong problem‑solving, safeguarding, and risk-management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with young people and professionals

Experience achieving or maintaining an Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding

Knowledge of recognised therapeutic models for EBD

Experience in service development, including supporting new or recently established homes

Competence in using care management and reporting systems to monitor outcomes and ensure compliance