OFSTED Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Brook Street; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £53,045-£63,545 p.a

£7,500 Welcome Bonus

Pension and staff development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Brook Street in Derby, Derbyshire is seeking an OFSTED Registered Manager to lead a 4-bed Children's Residential Home for 8-17 with EBD. You will drive high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance, building a capable residential team and ensuring positive outcomes for young people.

The role requires strong leadership, good knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted frameworks, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and a willingness to pursue Level

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home.
• Strong regulatory knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
• Leadership and people management to develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent safeguarding, child protection and behaviour management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and guidance to the residential childcare team.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and regulatory standards.
• Oversee safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, budgets and performance of the home.
• Lead on quality assurance, service improvement and Ofsted inspections readiness.
• Build strong relationships with Local Authorities, social workers and families.
• Recruit, supervise and develop staff to maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Staff development

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

OFSTED Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Derby, DE22
Salary: £53,045 - £63,545 per annum (depending on experience)
Welcome Bonus: £7,500
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Service: 4-Bed Children's Residential Home - EBD

An Exciting Opportunity to Lead and Make a Difference

Are you an experienced Children's Registered Manager looking for a rewarding new opportunity with an excellent salary and a £7,500 welcome bonus?

We are recruiting a passionate and experienced OFSTED Registered Manager to lead an established 4-bed children's residential home in Derby, supporting children and young people aged 8-17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong and confident leader who is committed to delivering high‑quality, child‑centred care, developing a successful residential team and achieving positive outcomes for young people.

You will join a supportive organisation that values its staff, invests in professional development and is committed to maintaining excellent standards of residential childcare.

The Role

As the Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the leadership, management and day‑to‑day operations of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where children and young people can develop and thrive.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide effective leadership, guidance and support to the residential childcare team.

• Ensure the home operates in accordance with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

• Promote a positive, therapeutic and child‑centred approach to care.

• Maintain excellent safeguarding practices and ensure the welfare of children remains the highest priority.

• Oversee individual care plans, risk assessments and placement arrangements.

• Recruit, supervise, motivate and develop staff to maintain a high‑performing team.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Local Authorities, social workers, families and external professionals.

• Manage staffing levels, rotas, budgets and the overall operational performance of the home.

• Lead on quality assurance, service improvement and preparation for Ofsted inspections.

• Create a stable, welcoming environment that supports positive outcomes for children and young people.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated childcare professional with strong leadership skills, sound regulatory knowledge and a genuine passion for improving the lives of vulnerable children.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience working within an Ofsted‑regulated children's residential home.

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or in a senior residential childcare leadership position.

• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted inspection frameworks.

• Excellent understanding of safeguarding, child protection and behaviour management.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards this qualification.

• Strong communication, organisational and people management skills.

• Ability to lead a team, manage challenging situations and maintain high standards of care.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £53,045 - £63,545 per annum, depending on experience.

• £7,500 Welcome Bonus.

• Permanent, full‑time position - 37.5 hours per week.

• Supportive and experienced senior management team.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Opportunities for career progression.

• Workplace pension scheme.

• Employee wellbeing support.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.