Registered Children's Home Manager

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD)
Salary: £55,000-£75,000 DOE
Location: Stafford / Near Newport, Shropshire (excellent access from M54)
Contract: Full-time Permanent

Our client, a small, family-owned and ethically driven children's residential care provider, is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist children's home supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a provider that prioritises quality care, strong values, and genuine staff support not corporate targets. You'll benefit from hands on leadership, real autonomy in your role, and the chance to make a lasting impact on young people's lives.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day to day running of the home, ensuring high quality care, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for the children and young people supported.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary £55,000-£75,000 (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to lead a small, well supported home
• Supportive, accessible senior leadership team
• Values led organisation focused on ethical care
• Career development and progression opportunities
• The chance to genuinely change young people's futures

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of the residential children's home
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a dedicated staff team
• Creating a safe, therapeutic, trauma informed environment
• Managing referrals, placements, and professional relationships
• Oversight of staffing, budgets, rotas, and operational compliance
• Driving continuous improvement and positive outcomes for young people

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within children's residential care
• Strong understanding of EBD, safeguarding, and children's legislation
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
• Experience with Ofsted inspections and regulatory frameworks
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Passion for delivering outstanding child centred care

If you're an experienced children's residential professional looking for your next leadership role within a supportive, values driven organisation, we'd welcome your application