Registered Manager

Field View Care Recruitment Solutions; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Annual leave

Employee assistance

Therapeutic training

Career progression

Support from owners

Job summary

Field View Care Recruitment Solutions are seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a 7-bed children's home in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will lead day-to-day operations, develop a dedicated team, ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and deliver therapeutic care to young people aged 8–18 with EBD and SEMH.

The role offers a salary of £55,000–£65,000 per annum, with opportunities for professional development, on-call duties, and a strong support network from owners.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting children with EBD and complex behaviours.
• Experience in residential childcare and safeguarding.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision capabilities.
• Knowledge of Ofsted Standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the home and ensure safe, therapeutic care.
• Develop and motivate staff, foster regulatory compliance.
• Maintain positive outcomes for children aged 8–18 with EBD/SEMH.
• Manage on-call responsibilities and drive service improvement.

Skills

EBD experience

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Therapeutic approaches

safeguarding

Education

Level 3 CYPW qualification

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Residential Childcare)

Job description

REGISTERED MANAGER CHILDREN’S HOME Ipswich, Suffolk – IP2

£55,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Are you an experienced, passionate and confident Registered Manager with a strong background in supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)?

We are seeking an exceptional leader to manage a 7-bed children’s residential home supporting young people aged 8–18 with EBD, SEMH and challenging behaviours.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation committed to delivering high-quality, therapeutic care, improving outcomes for young people and developing a strong, dedicated staff team.

What We Offer Our Registered Manager

• Competitive salary of £55,000–£65,000.
• Strong support from the owners and Responsible Individual.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Company bonus scheme and incentives.
• Generous annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Therapeutic training and ongoing development.

Requirements for Registered Manager

• Significant experience supporting children with EBD and complex behaviours.
• At least 3 years’ relevant residential childcare experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience supervising and managing staff.
• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches, including PACE.
• Excellent leadership, resilience and organisational skills.

The Role of Registered Manager

You will lead the day-to-day running of the home, develop and motivate your team, maintain regulatory compliance and ensure children receive safe, consistent and therapeutic care that helps them achieve positive outcomes.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with on-call responsibilities. Flexibility is essential.