Registered Manager, Childrens Home. Job in Stoke-on-trent Education & Training Jobs

Eden Brown Synergy; Sandford Hill; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's home provider seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead a new 2-bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties home in Sandford Hill. This role offers the opportunity to create a nurturing environment and manage a dedicated staff team while ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards. The position provides competitive salary options and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within an EBD/children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and children's home legislation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of the children's home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Knowledge of Ofsted Regulations

Team Development

Communication Skills

Child-Centered Approach

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Job description

About the Role

Eden Brown Executive are supporting a children's home provider to recruit an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead their new 2-bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) home. This is the company's ninth home and provides a fantastic opportunity to help shape and grow a high-quality Service.

The home is a spacious 4-bedroom property, registered for two children, making it an ideal setting for solo placements. You will have the autonomy to create a nurturing, safe, and stable environment where children and young people can thrive.

This role offers flexibility, with 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home each week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of the children's home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards.
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Recruit, lead, and develop a motivated staff team, fostering a supportive and resilient workplace culture.
• Manage budgets, resources, and placement planning effectively.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, professionals, and families to promote collaborative care planning.
• Lead the home through Ofsted inspections, striving for Good or Outstanding outcomes.
• Contribute to the wider organisation's growth, sharing best practice across all services.

About You

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within an EBD/children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and children's home legislation.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to balance operational demands with a child-centred approach.
• Flexible and resilient, with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

• Competitive salary 48,000 - 55,000 (Registered Manager) or 60,000 - 70,000 (Dual Registration).
• 30 days annual leave, increased annually
• Bonus scheme of 2,500 per house based on an Ofsted rating of GOOD or Outstanding
• Flexible working options including 4-day week.
• 4 days onsite and 1 day from home.
• Supportive organisation with a growing network of children's homes.
• Career progression and development opportunities.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales.