OFSTED Registered Manager - Children's Residential Service

Hippo Staffing Solutions; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a children's residential home in Derby. This role offers a salary of up to £54,500 and a working pattern of Monday-Friday with the flexibility to work from home one day a week. The successful candidate will oversee the operational aspects of the home, ensuring outstanding care and compliance with Ofsted regulations. Ideal for someone ready to lead and shape the futures of young people in care.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within children's residential care.
• Strong understanding of legislation and regulations.
• Ability to lead teams effectively and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing, supervision, training, and budgeting.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for young people.
• Maintain high standards under pressure and lead effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Strong decision-making

Emotional resilience

Team building

Compliance management

Job description

Overview

Registered Manager. Salary: Up to £54,500. Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with one day per week working from home. We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a high-quality children's residential home. The Registered Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring outstanding care, strong safeguarding practice and full compliance with Ofsted regulations.

The Registered Manager will work Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with the flexibility to work from home one day each week. This structure supports a healthy work-life balance while ensuring consistent leadership and presence within the home.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing, supervision, training, performance management, budgeting and all operational aspects of the home.
• Ensure the environment remains safe, nurturing and focused on improving outcomes for young people with complex needs.
• Demonstrate excellent decision-making skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Candidates must have significant experience working within children\'s residential care.
• Strong understanding of legislation and regulations, and a proven ability to lead teams effectively.
• Must be a confident leader who can drive continuous improvement, build a positive team culture, and maintain robust safeguarding and compliance systems.

This Registered Manager opportunity is ideal for someone ready to take ownership of a high-performing residential service and play a vital role in shaping the lives and futures of young people in care.