Registered Manager(Children)

Job Description

Job Overview

Regsitered manger is required for care home. We have proudly operated for over 30 years in the adult care sector, running multiple nursing and mental health services across Derbyshire. We’re now expanding into children’s residential care with the same commitment to excellence, family values, and long-term development.

Our newly refurbished two-bed EBD home in Derby (DE21) is now ready for Ofsted registration, offering an exciting opportunity to lead from the very start with full backing from an experienced senior team.

Dual Registered Manager – EBD Children’s Home (Derby, DE21)

Salary: £35,000 – £60,000 DOE
2-Bed EBD Residential Home | Dual Registration Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy / Registered Manager to join our growing team in Derby (DE21). You’ll play a key leadership role in managing a 2-bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) home, ensuring high-quality care, compliance with Ofsted, and positive outcomes for young people.

Requirements:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People)
• Experience managing EBD homes or similar provisions
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and inspection frameworks
• Experience writing policies, procedures, and risk documentation
• Confident leader able to coach, mentor and motivate teams
• Proactive, resilient, and able to work autonomously
• Genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards & safeguarding
• Full UK driving licence

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations in line with Ofsted and safeguarding requirements
• Manage registration paperwork, compliance files, and inspection readiness
• Recruit, train, supervise and develop a stable and motivated staff team
• Ensure positive outcomes for young people with EBD
• Maintain effective safeguarding and risk management practices
• Build strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals
• Continually drive quality improvement across the service

Join a forward-thinking organisation where your leadership truly makes a difference. Apply now on resume@bestinjobs.com