Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD). Job in Coventry Education & Training Jobs

Randstad Care; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's residential care is seeking a Registered Manager in Coventry. You will provide high-quality, therapeutic care for children aged 7-18 with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties (EBD). Responsibilities include leadership, compliance with regulations, staff management, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment. This is a full-time role with a salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per annum, plus bonus incentives based on performance and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy in children's residential care.
• Proven experience with children/young people with EBD and trauma.
• In-depth knowledge of Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a children's residential home ensuring high-quality care and compliance.
• Recruit, train, supervise staff, and maintain a positive work environment.
• Liaise with stakeholders to advocate for children's needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare)

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Coventry, West Midlands, UK

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (including on-call duties)

Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 per annum plus annual bonus of up to 8,000 based on Ofsted results, staff retention and occupancy of the home

Lead and manage a children's residential home (ages 7-18 with EBD), ensuring high-quality, therapeutic, trauma-informed care and regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Operations: Provide strong leadership, ensure regulatory compliance (Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards), develop and maintain policies and procedures, create a positive work environment, and manage health and safety.
• EBD Support: Oversee admissions, care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour management for children with EBD.
• Safeguarding & Compliance: Act as DSL, maintain Ofsted compliance, monitor quality assurance, and ensure a strong safeguarding culture.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, supervise, and support staff; conduct regular supervisions and appraisals; and implement a continuous improvement plan.
• Multi-Agency Working: Liaise effectively with external stakeholders, advocating for children's needs.
• Financial & Administration: Manage budget, resources, and staffing; ensure accurate record-keeping and data protection compliance; and report on performance.

Essential Requirements:

• NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare) or equivalent.
• 2+ years' experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy in children's residential care.
• Proven experience with children/young people with EBD, trauma, and complex behaviors.
• In-depth knowledge of Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted framework.
• Enhanced DBS check and full UK driving license.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to participate in on-call rota.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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