Job description

REGISTERED MANAGER - CHILDREN'S HOME (EBD)

Location: Rugeley Staffordshire
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Service: 4-bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Welcome Bonus: £7,500

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a full-time role within a 4-bed EBD Children's Home supporting children and young people aged 8-17.

The Registered Manager will have full operational responsibility for the Home, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care that meets regulatory requirements and delivers positive outcomes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strong, visible leadership and day-to-day management of a 4-bed EBD Children's Home.
Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations (2015), Quality Standards, and the Home's Statement of Purpose.
Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety, and development of all children and young people.
Lead, motivate, and develop a skilled and committed staff team through effective recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and training.
Ensure care is trauma-informed, individualised, and responsive to the emotional, behavioural, cultural, and health needs of each child.
Oversee care planning, risk management, admissions, transitions, and discharges.
Act as the lead professional for safeguarding, child protection, and complaints.
Build and maintain effective partnerships with social workers, families, education, health professionals, and other agencies.
Maintain a safe, nurturing, and well-maintained living environment.
Manage budgets, staffing levels, rotas, and resources effectively.
Ensure accurate recording, reporting, and monitoring in line with regulatory requirements.
Participate in the on-call rota as required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
Proven experience managing or deputy managing a Children's Home, ideally within an EBD setting.
Strong leadership, safeguarding, and regulatory knowledge.
Ability to lead a full-time service and respond flexibly to the needs of children and the home.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Salary up to £60,000 per annum
£7,500 welcome bonus
Full-time, permanent position
Supportive senior leadership and opportunities for professional development
Comprehensive training, including behavioural management and physical intervention