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
Salary description
£60000.00 - £60000.00 per year