Registered Manager (EBD). Job in Burton-on-trent Education & Training Jobs

Elephant Recruitment Group; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-led provider seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead a residential children's home in Burton-upon-Trent. This role involves overseeing operations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and fostering team development. You will play a critical role in implementing trauma-informed practices while driving compliance and quality assurance.

Benefits

Genuine career progression to multi-site roles

Strong senior leadership support with autonomy

Specialist CPD including therapeutic coaching

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in residential childcare.
• Registered Manager or Deputy with Level 5 qualification (or working towards).
• Minimum of 2 years experience within a children's home in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of a residential children's home.
• Foster a therapeutic and empowering team culture.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Accountability

Team Development

Education

Level 5 qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager ready to step up?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established 3-bed EBD residential children s home in Burton-upon-Trent, working with a values-led provider that prioritises therapeutic care, staff autonomy, and real career progression.

About the Role:

As Registered Manager, you will oversee daily operations, lead a stable and committed team, and maintain the home s Good Ofsted rating. You ll embed trauma-informed practice and ensure the safety, stability, and progress of children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead and develop a team of Support Workers and Seniors

• Foster a reflective, therapeutic, and empowering team culture

• Provide mentoring, supervision, and performance support

Care & Safeguarding:

• Ensure a safe, nurturing, trauma-informed environment

• Lead on care planning, risk management and reflective practice

• Collaborate with families, social workers, and multi-agency partners

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Maintain full compliance with Ofsted and Children s Homes Regulations

• Uphold safeguarding and quality standards across the service

• Drive continual improvement and positive inspection outcomes

Career Growth & Development:

• Access to dual registration and service manager pathways

• Specialist CPD including therapeutic coaching and leadership training

• Clear internal progression across a growing provider

Requirements:

• Proven leadership experience in residential childcare

• Registered Manager or Deputy with Level 5 (or working towards)

• Minimum 2 years experience in the last 5 within a children s home

• Deep understanding of EBD, trauma-informed practice, and regulation

• Compassionate, accountable leadership style

Why Join?

Genuine career progression to multi-site roles
Strong senior leadership support with autonomy in role
Therapeutic development built into the culture
Work where your leadership truly impacts young lives

How to Apply:

If you re ready to lead a home where children come first and staff are trusted to grow we d love to hear from you.