Registered Childrens Home Manager

The Esland Group Ltd; Sandy; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Company pension scheme

Healthcare cashback plan

Induction training (Bild-accredited)

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd seeks an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a three-bed EBD home in Sandy, Bedfordshire, caring for 6–18-year-olds. You will oversee operations, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance while driving excellent care standards and continuous development.

Key requirements include Level 3 and Level 5 Diplomas in Residential Childcare leadership, plus a minimum of 2 years in residential care and over 12 months in a managerial role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a role relevant to residential care of children
• At least 12 months in a managerial/senior/team leader/supervisory role within care
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory expectations (Ofsted)

Responsibilities

• Lead one of Esland’s high-quality EBD homes with 6–18-year-olds
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, legislation and Regulation 28 requirements
• Promote equal opportunities and high standards of care for all young people

Skills

Residential care experience

Leadership and supervision

Regulatory knowledge (Ofsted)

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Childrens Home Manager

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dove Cottage - Sandy

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

Description

Registered Children's Home Manager Location: Sandy, 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.

For this role, we need someone who has:

• 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