Dual Registered Manager – Two Children's Homes

Affinity Care Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (DOE)

Performance bonus

Leadership support

Professional development

Two homes opportunity

Job summary

Affinity Care Recruitment is seeking a trusted Dual Registered Manager to oversee two Ofsted-regulated children’s homes supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will lead, safeguard, and drive continuous improvement across both sites, ensuring regulatory compliance and positive outcomes.

You will provide strong leadership, manage care plans, budgets and staffing across two locations, and build collaborative relationships with authorities, families and

Qualifications

• Level 5 Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Experience as a Registered Manager, or a strong Deputy ready to step up.
• Proven experience supporting young people with EBD and trauma.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted standards, safeguarding and regulatory frameworks.
• Confident leader with resilience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage across multiple sites.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop staff across two homes, ensuring a culture of high performance, professionalism and trauma‑informed practice.
• Ensure full safeguarding compliance and uphold Ofsted regulatory standards across both services.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments, behaviour support strategies and placement reviews.
• Drive quality, prepare for inspections and maintain positive Ofsted outcomes.
• Support oversight of budgets, resources, rota planning, and operational performance.
• Build strong working relationships with local authorities, external professionals and families.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Team development

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards)

Job description

Affinity Care Recruitment is seeking a trusted Dual Registered Manager to oversee two Ofsted-regulated children’s homes supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will lead, safeguard, and drive continuous improvement across both sites, ensuring regulatory compliance and positive outcomes.

You will provide strong leadership, manage care plans, budgets and staffing across two locations, and build collaborative relationships with authorities, families and