Registered Children's Manager

Mayfield Recruitment Services Ltd; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Residential Children's Manager in Derby. The role involves providing high-quality, person-centered care to children and overseeing all aspects of home management. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience, leadership qualifications in health and social care, and a valid driving license. Benefits include a performance bonus and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Performance bonus – £7k+ for meeting KPIs

Annual performance reviews

Career progression

Company events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent experience working with children.
• Management experience within a children's setting.
• Clean full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality care and involvement of children.
• Lead safeguarding and risk management.
• Oversee tailored support for each child's needs.
• Monitor children's outcomes and progress.
• Supervise and develop staff effectively.
• Manage staffing schedules and on-call duties.
• Conduct quality audits and ensure compliance.
• Prepare for inspections and maintain relationships with inspectors.

Skills

Experience with children

Supervisory experience

Leadership in Health and Social Care

Commitment to professional development

Experience with EBD

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care

Children and Young People's Workforce level 3 or 4

Job description

Position: Residential Children's Manager

Location: Derby

Salary: >£70k

Role: Permanent

This role does not offer sponsorship and you must hold a valid driving license.

Overview

Mayfield Recruitment are currently looking for an Experienced Residential Children's Manager in the Derby area on a permanent basis. The position requires ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care to all residents and having experience in EBD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the home's ethos is embedded in daily practice and children are actively involved in their care.
• Lead safeguarding, risk management, and overall governance to maintain a safe environment.
• Oversee access to health, education, social, and emotional support tailored to each child's needs.
• Monitor children's outcomes and progress, ensuring positive developmental results.
• Supervise, support, and develop staff through guidance, performance management, and professional development.
• Lead recruitment, induction, team building, and manage staffing structures, rotas, and on-call schedules.
• Maintain a safe, well-equipped home and manage budgets, resources, and administrative functions.
• Conduct quality audits, manage complaints, and ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and SSCIF.
• Prepare for Ofsted inspections, maintain constructive relationships with inspectors, and submit required Regulation 44 and 45 reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of recent experience with children.
• Supervisory or Management experience within a children's setting.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (or working towards).
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience in working with children with EBD.
• Children and Young People's Workforce level 3 or 4.
• Must have a clean full driving license.

Benefits

• Performance bonus – £7k+ for meeting management KPIs.
• Annual performance reviews.
• Career progression.
• Company events.