Derby : Children Home Manager (Ofsted Registered)

Children's Home Manager
(Ofsted Registered Manager)
Location: Derby
Salary: £50,269 - £53,460 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and committed Children's Home Manager to lead an Ofsted-registered residential home supporting children and young people with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities.
The home supports up to five children and young people aged 5-18 who are unable to live with their families. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference by delivering high-quality, child-centred care within a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
As the Registered Manager, you will provide strong, visible leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed best practice in line with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager, ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Lead the day-to-day management of the children's home, maintaining the highest standards of care and safeguarding
• Embed a culture that promotes children's rights, participation, and positive outcomes
• Ensure the home remains Ofsted-ready at all times, achieving a minimum rating of Good, with Outstanding as the ambition
• Provide inspirational leadership, supervision, and performance management to the staff team
• Ensure effective placement matching, risk assessment, and defensible decision-making
• Oversee care planning, education support, health needs, and transition planning for young people
• Build strong partnerships with families, social workers, education, health, and other professionals
• Manage staffing, rotas, budgets, and resources effectively
• Ensure all records, reports, and systems meet professional, GDPR, and statutory standards

Essential Requirements

• Must hold a full UK driving licence
• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted frameworks
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams effectively in a regulated environment
• Strong safeguarding, leadership, and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualification

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children and Young People
  (or willingness to work towards this qualification)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,269 - £53,460 per year
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Minimum 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Commitment to work/life balance
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Access to employee discounts and benefits schemes

Apply Now
If you are a passionate, experienced leader who wants to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.