Registered Manager

Heart & Home Living; Kettering; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Ongoing professional development

Casual dress code

Cycle-to-work initiative

Job summary

Heart and Home Living seeks a calm, trauma-informed OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager in Kettering to lead a dedicated care team. The role focuses on safeguarding and delivering high-quality care for young people with complex EBD.

Responsibilities include developing personalised care plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring staff. A full UK driving licence is required and benefits reflect a senior leadership role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Registered Manager in children’s care with a GOOD OFSTED rating.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Knowledge of EBD and childcare legislation.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and mentor a care team.
• Ensure OFSTED standards and statutory regulations are met.
• Develop and implement personalised care plans focused on safety and development.
• Model professional boundaries and handle crises calmly.

Skills

Leadership

OFSTED compliance

EBD expertise

Care planning

Crisis management

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Role:OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager

Location:Kettering

Salary:Up to £60,000 + bonuses

Hours:Full-time

• Experience:2+ years as a Registered Manager in children’s care with at least a 'GOOD' OFSTED rating.
• Qualifications:NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Knowledge:Expertise in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and childcare legislation.
• Licence:Full UK driving licence.

The Role & Responsibilities

Heart and Home Living seeks a calm, empathetic leader for a trauma-informed home supporting young people with complex EBD.

• Lead & Mentor:Oversee daily operations and inspire a dedicated care team.
• Compliance:Ensure strict adherence to OFSTED standards and statutory regulations.
• Care Planning:Develop and deliver personalized plans focused on child safety, healing, and development.
• Crisis Management:Model positive behaviors, maintain professional boundaries, and navigate challenges calmly.

Generous annual leave, pension scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, ongoing professional development, casual dress code, and a cycle-to-work initiative.

• Safeguarding: Rigorous safer recruitment applies, including enhanced DBS checks. It is a criminal offence for anyone barred from working with children to apply.