Registered Manager Children's Home

The Esland Group Ltd; Bourn; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care organization is seeking a Registered Manager for their new Children's Home in Bourn. The role involves creating a therapeutic environment for children and providing high levels of care. Candidates should have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary of £44,000 - £54,000 per year, with additional bonuses. Opportunities for career progression and training are available.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Paid induction training

Access to discounts through company app

Extra day off for birthday

Free stay at holiday home

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a relevant position for residential care.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Candidates must be over 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Create a therapeutic environment for children.
• Provide high levels of care and support to young people.
• Implement crisis intervention and tailored recreational activities.

Skills

Leadership

Management of Residential Care

Crisis Intervention

Therapeutic Care

Communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hayley Wood House - Bourn

Reporting To: Regional Manager

Compensation: £44,000 - £54,000 / year

Description

Do you want to be part of our new Home in Bourn? We are opening a new Children's Home in Bourn in 2026 and we're looking for an experienced Registered Manager to join us to create a therapeutic environment for the children who will live here.

Pay rate: £44,000 - £54,000 per annum + bonus structure with the potential to earn up to £8,500

Essential requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children (within the last 5 years).
• Full UK driving licence.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.

Benefits

• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity undergo further qualifications once employed
• We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training
• You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Access to a holiday home in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!

The Role

We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can give our children high levels of care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes.

Our homes offer crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality residential care and take part in recreational activities tailored to the child’s interests e.g. cinema, swimming and sports, etc.

Esland are driven to changing children’s’ lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).

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.