Registered Manager - Children's Home Leader, Derby

Priority Recruitment; Mackworth; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Priority Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager in Derby to oversee a four-bedroom children's residential home. You will lead a team, ensure safeguarding, and deliver high-quality care for children aged 8-17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

The role focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. The successful candidate will drive outcomes, staff development, and regulatory compliance, reporting to senior leadership and liaising with local authorities and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a children's residential home or similar setting.
• Must understand safeguarding and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop staff teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the home.
• Lead and support residential care staff.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently followed.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and prepare for Ofsted inspections.
• Promote positive outcomes and a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Safeguarding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 3 qualification in CYPW

QCF Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Priority Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager in Derby to oversee a four-bedroom children's residential home. You will lead a team, ensure safeguarding, and deliver high-quality care for children aged 8-17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

The role focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. The successful candidate will drive outcomes, staff development, and regulatory compliance, reporting to senior leadership and liaising with local authorities and