Registered Childrens Home Manager

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Registered Children's Home Manager
Location: Derbyshire (LE11)
Salary: £60,000 per annum + Bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a high-quality children's residential home in Derbyshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that puts children at the heart of everything it does, with therapeutic support, excellent resources, and a strong senior leadership team committed to helping you succeed.

Essential Requirements

* Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting.

* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and Ofsted inspection frameworks.

* NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).

* A resilient and compassionate leader who can establish a positive culture from the outset.

* A commitment to therapeutic, trauma-informed care and improving outcomes for children.

What Makes This Organisation Different?

* A designated Assistant Psychologist embedded within the home and wider community.

* A dedicated education service supporting each child's learning journey.

* Direct therapeutic work with children guided by psychological formulation.

* Industry-leading training and support, including access to renowned clinical professionals.

* Child-centred budgets and beautifully presented homes designed to provide comfort, stability, and a nurturing environment.

* A supportive and reliable on-call system backed by experienced senior leaders.

* Strong organisational infrastructure, including bespoke systems, responsive HR, IT, and marketing support, allowing managers to focus on delivering exceptional care.

What's on Offer

* £60,000 annual salary.

* Opportunity to complete a Level 7 qualification.

* Performance-related bonus of up to £6,000 per year, based on Ofsted rating, compliance, and occupancy.

* Additional on-call payments.

* 30 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.

* Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (40 hours per week).

* Ongoing CPD and professional development, including therapeutic and leadership training.

* Excellent professional and emotional support from an experienced and committed senior leadership team.

If you have the experience, leadership skills, and passion to shape and develop high-quality children's residential services, we would love to hear from you

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