Registered Manager: Children's Home Derby Staffordshire

Brook Street; Stone; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider is seeking an OFSTED Registered Manager for a new 4-bed home in Stone. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, leading a skilled team, and providing support to children aged 8-17 with learning disabilities. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £51,500 - £53,000, a £7,500 welcome bonus, and opportunities for professional development in a values-driven environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£7,500 welcome bonus

Support with Level 5 qualification

Clear progression pathways

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing children’s residential homes.
• Strong understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting young people aged 8‑17 with learning disabilities and/or EBD.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a therapeutic, child‑centred residential service.
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Recruit, motivate, and develop a skilled staff team.
• Oversee budgets, rotas, and resources for daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Resilience

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children's Services

Job description

OFSTED Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Stone, Staffordshire

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Permanent

Salary: £51,500 - £53,000 per annum + £7,500 Welcome Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a new 4‑bed OFSTED‑registered children’s home in Leicester. We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager with strong values to oversee the service from its opening. The home will support children and young people agedignon 8‑17 with learning disabilities and emotional/behavioural needs, providing a warm, therapeutic, and empowering piedi environment where young people can build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive, personalised outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to shape a new service from the ground up and be instrumental in embedding high standards of care, safeguarding, and operational excellence.

The Role

As the OFSTED Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for the leadership, compliance, and performance of the home. You will:

• Lead and manage a therapeutic, child‑centred residential service
• Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations noon Quality Standards
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• Embed a strong safeguarding culture and manage risk effectively
• Recruit, lead, motivate, and develop a skilled and committed staff team
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations including budgets, rotas, and resources
• Build positive relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals
• Drive continuous improvement and uphold the home’s Statement of Purpose
• Create a stable станет nurturing environment where young people can thrive

About You

You will be an experienced leader within children’s residential care who brings strong values, resilience, and a genuine passion for improving young people’s lives.

• Significant experience managing children’s residential homes
• Strong understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience supporting young people aged 8‑17 with learning disabilities and/or EBD
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce
• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential 给 Children’s Services (or willingness to”， work towards)
• Full UK driving licence

Why Join This Service?

This provider is one of the UK’s most innovative and values‑driven organisations within children’s residential care and education. Their culture is built on respect, empowerment, and celebrating every young person’s individuality.

In return, you will receive:

• Competitive salary: £51,500 - £53,000
• £7,500 welcome bonus
• Support with Level 5 qualification (if required)
• Opportunity to open and lead a brand‑new children’s home
• Supportive senior leadership team with clear progression pathways

Apply now to lead a new service and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.