Registered Children's Home Manager

Zephyr Recruit Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60,000

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Pension

Career progression

Job summary

Zephyr Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead an Ofsted-registered four-bed EBD children’s residential home in Coventry. You will drive safeguarding, regulatory compliance and high-quality care, and lead a dedicated care team to deliver positive outcomes for children and young people.

We welcome applicants with proven Registered Manager experience in Ofsted-registered EBD settings and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Registered Children's Home Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up.
• Proven experience in an Ofsted-registered Children's Residential EBD Home.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, quality standards and residential childcare practice.
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day management and operation of the home.
• Ensure Ofsted compliance and Children's Homes Regulations are met and exceeded.
• Provide high-quality care promoting outcomes and wellbeing for children and young people.
• Lead, motivate and develop a residential care team.
• Maintain safeguarding, care quality and practice standards.
• Foster a child-centred environment and drive continuous service improvement.

Skills

Ofsted regulations knowledge

Children's Homes Regulations

Safeguarding expertise

Residential childcare practice

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead and manage an Ofsted-registered, four-bed EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) Children's Residential Home in Coventry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Registered Manager looking for their next challenge. We are also keen to hear from an exceptional Deputy Manager with a strong track record within an Ofsted-registered children's residential EBD setting who is ready to take the next step into their first Registered Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the home.
• Ensure the home consistently meets and exceeds Ofsted requirements and complies with the Children's Homes Regulations.
• Provide high-quality care that promotes positive outcomes, development and wellbeing for children and young people.
• Lead, motivate, develop, and inspire a dedicated residential care team.
• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, care quality, compliance, and practice.
• Foster a positive, nurturing and child-centred environment within the home.
• Drive continuous improvement across the service and ensure strong outcomes for the young people in your care.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Children's Home Manager, or significant experience as a Deputy Manager with the capability and readiness to step into a Registered Manager position.
• Proven experience working within an Ofsted-registered Children's Residential EBD Home.
• Strong working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, quality standards and effective residential childcare practice.
• Experience solely within Supported Living or Independent Supported Accommodation will not be considered for this position.
• Must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

• Salary of up to £60,000 per annum
• Up to 5% annual performance bonus
• Christmas bonus
• Private healthcare provided
• Generous annual leave entitlement and pension
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives and outcomes of children and young people

If you are an experienced Registered Manager—or an outstanding Deputy Manager ready to take the next step—and have the relevant EBD children's residential experience, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you