OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager (Full time)

Heart & Home Living; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Casual dress

Cycle to work

Company events

Free parking

On-site parking

Store discount

Job summary

Heart & Home Living seeks a calm, trauma‑informed Home Manager for a residential children’s home in Kettering. Requires 2+ years’ Registered Manager experience with a GOOD OFSTED rating and NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).

You’ll lead a care team, ensure OFSTED compliance, and develop personalised safety and development plans. Salary from £60,000 per year, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Registered Manager in children’s care with a GOOD OFSTED rating.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Knowledge of EBD and childcare legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and lead a care team.
• Ensure OFSTED compliance and statutory regulations.
• Develop and deliver personalised care and safety plans.
• Model trauma-informed leadership and manage crises calmly.

Skills

Experience as Registered Manager

EBD knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

# OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager (Full time)* OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager* KetteringFull time|£60,000 per year(depending on experience)Apply Now### Essential Requirements* **Experience:** 2+ years as a Registered Manager in children’s care with at least a ‘GOOD’ OFSTED rating.* **Qualifications:** NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).* **Knowledge:** Expertise in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and childcare legislation.* **Licence:** Full UK driving licence.### The Role & ResponsibilitiesHeart and Home Living seeks a calm, empathetic leader for a trauma-informed home supporting young people with complex EBD.* **Lead & Mentor:** Oversee daily operations and inspire a dedicated care team.* **Compliance:** Ensure strict adherence to OFSTED standards and statutory regulations.* **Care Planning:** Develop and deliver personalized plans focused on child safety, healing, and development.* **Crisis Management:** Model positive behaviors, maintain professional boundaries, and navigate challenges calmly.### BenefitsGenerous annual leave, pension scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, ongoing professional development, casual dress code, and a cycle-to-work initiative.Safeguarding: Rigorous safer recruitment applies, including enhanced DBS checks. It is a criminal offence for anyone barred from working with children to apply.**Job Type:** Full-time**Pay:** From £60,000.00 per year* Casual dress* Company events* Company pension* Cycle to work scheme* Discounted or free food* Free parking* Health & wellbeing programme* On-site parking* Store discount### Experience:* Registered OFSTED children’s home Manager: 2 years (required)### Licence/Certification:* Driving Licence (required)* NVQ Level 5 in Young People and Childcare (required)### Work authorisation:* United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In person