Children's Registered Manager - Derbyshire

Portman Recruitment; Matlock; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Career progression

Leadership development

Autonomy & strategic influence

Wellbeing support

Supportive culture

Résumé du poste

Portman Recruitment is recruiting for a Registered Manager role in Derbyshire. You will lead a children's residential service, ensuring a safe, structured and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

Key responsibilities include developing care plans, supervising staff, and delivering high-quality, therapeutic care while ensuring Ofsted compliance and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare is required.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards achieving it).
• At least two years’ experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of children's home legislation, Ofsted regulations and quality standards.
• Experience completing risk assessments and producing clear, professional reports.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire teams.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with complex needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team to deliver a calm, supportive environment that promotes development and wellbeing.
• Ensure children experience positive opportunities to build confidence and life skills.
• Create a culture where each child’s individual needs are recognised and met.
• Deliver a consistent child-centred approach throughout the service.
• Drive service performance and maintain high standards of care.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individual care plans.
• Conduct staff supervision, appraisals and performance management.
• Mentor, coach and guide staff to deliver high-quality, therapeutic care.
• Support staff development and continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with legislation, children's home regulations, policies and Ofsted requirements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Decision making

Problem solving

Flexibility

Formation

Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Description du poste

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Services

Location: Derbyshire (DE4)
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Social Care
Experience Required: 1-3 years

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Transform Young Lives.

Our client doesn't just offer jobs—they offer rewarding leadership careers with purpose, progression and the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

With over 25 years' experience as a leader in social care, our client is committed to helping children and young people thrive. As they continue to expand their services, exciting opportunities have arisen for experienced leaders to shape new services and progress their careers.

Growth isn't just about opening new homes- it's about developing exceptional leaders who inspire teams, deliver outstanding care and create life-changing outcomes for young people.

If you're a confident, passionate leader ready to make a lasting impact, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognised provider delivering specialist services including:

• Children's Residential Care
• Family Assessment Services
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities Support

Everything they do is centred around helping children, young people and families feel safe, valued and empowered to achieve positive futures.

Your Role as Registered Manager

As a Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading your service and ensuring exceptional outcomes for young people.

You will lead and inspire a dedicated team to provide a safe, structured and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver a calm, supportive environment that promotes development and wellbeing.
• Ensure children experience positive opportunities to build confidence and life skills.
• Create a culture where each child's individual needs are recognised and met.
• Deliver a consistent child-centred approach throughout the service.
• Drive service performance and maintain high standards of care.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individual care plans.
• Conduct staff supervision, appraisals and performance management.
• Mentor, coach and guide staff to deliver high-quality, therapeutic care.
• Support staff development and continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with legislation, children's home regulations, policies and Ofsted requirements.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Childcare.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards achieving it).
• At least two years' experience working within a residential childcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of children's home legislation, Ofsted regulations and quality standards.
• Experience completing risk assessments and producing clear, professional reports.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire teams.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with complex needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach.

What Our Client Offers

Competitive Salary & Performance Recognition

A structured salary framework that reflects your experience, leadership responsibilities and contribution, ensuring you are rewarded for the value you bring.

Career Progression

As our client continues to grow, genuine opportunities are available to progress into senior leadership and multi-site management positions, providing clear long-term career pathways.

Leadership Development

Our client is committed to investing in your professional growth through:

• Comprehensive induction and onboarding.
• Ongoing leadership and management development.
• Continuous professional development.
• Fully funded qualifications through a nationally accredited training centre.

Autonomy & Strategic Influence

You'll have the opportunity to lead your service, shape team culture and influence positive outcomes for young people while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Wellbeing Support

Access to wellbeing resources and organisational support designed to help you succeed in a rewarding leadership role.

A Supportive Culture

Join an organisation where leadership is visible, collaboration is encouraged and your contribution is recognised and valued.

Build a Career That Makes a Difference

If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This position is subject to:

• An Enhanced DBS check.
• Comprehensive pre-employment background screening.

Please note:

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.