Registered Childrens Home Manager

Esland North; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £8,500

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Healthcare cashback plan

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a three-bed EBD home in Cranfield. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance, while managing staff and ensuring positive outcomes for young people.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 plus a bonus potential up to £8,500, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a permanent full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• Minimum 2 years in a role relevant to residential care of children.
• Minimum 12 months in a managerial/senior supervisory role within care.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation, best practice and Ofsted requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the residential home and ensure high-quality care for 6–18 year olds.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and Safer Recruitment practices.
• Drive service development, staff supervision and safeguarding.
• Promote equal opportunities and positive outcomes for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Childcare experience

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Level 5 Diploma

Job description

Registered Childrens Home Manager

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Robin House - Cranfield

Compensation: £47,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

Registered Children's Home Manager
Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE) + Bonus up to £8,500
Hours: full time, Monday to Friday (permanent contract)

Are you a passionate leader with a heart for children’s care? Do you want to work for a company that genuinely transforms young lives?

We’re looking for a Registered Children's Home Manager to join our dedicated team and lead one of our nurturing, high-quality EBD homes.

Our home is a three bed service, offering a smaller, safe and nurturing place for 6 to 18-year-olds with complex behavioural, emotional, and social needs.

What We Are Looking For

At Esland, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive environment to grow and thrive — and we’re committed to making that happen.

As such, we seek dedicated passionate individuals who take pride and responsibility in their work.

• Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (highly desirable)
• A minimum 2 years in a position relevant to residential care of children (essential)
• A minimum of 12 months experience in a managerial/senior/team leader/supervisory role within care
• In depth knowledge of relevant legislation, best practice and regulatory expectations, such as Ofsted regulations (essential)

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

The role must adhere to Regulation 28 of The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

What We Can Offer

• A competitive salary of up to £55,000
• Bonus structure with potential to earn up to £8,500
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Company sick pay
• Death in Service - 4 x basic salary
• Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Enrolment into the Esland pension scheme
• Comprehensive, paid induction training (accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training)
• Ongoing training and development
• Fantastic career progression opportunities – over 100 internal promotions last year!
• Cycle to work scheme
• £500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus
• Monthly recognition awards
• Casual dress code
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our E-Together employee benefits scheme
• Food available while on shift
• Free parking
• And most importantly – the opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life