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Ofsted Registered Manager - Children Homes (EBD)
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Ofsted Registered Manager – Children’s Homes (EBD)
Locations: Derby
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 (depending on experience)
About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front and manage our children’s homes, supporting two children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
We welcome applications from:
- Experienced Registered Managers
- Strong Deputy Managers ready to take the next step with full support
Responsibilities
Dual Home Leadership
- Oversee the day-to-day management of two EBD children’s homes (based in Derby).
- Lead, support, and develop staff teams to provide a therapeutic, child-centred environment.
Care & Support Delivery
- Design and manage personalised care plans meeting children’s emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
- Promote structure, emotional regulation, and preparation for adulthood in a safe, nurturing setting.
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Safeguarding & Compliance
- Take overall responsibility for safeguarding across both homes.
- Ensure quality assurance through audits, incident reviews, and continuous improvement.
Staff Development & Culture
- Recruit, mentor, and train staff while promoting a trauma-informed, learning-focused culture.
- Ensure staff feel valued, supported, and professionally developed.
Multi-Agency Working
- Collaborate with:
- Local authorities
- Social workers
- Schools
- Health professionals
- Families
- Represent both homes in:
- Reviews
- Inspections
- Multi-agency meetings
Operational Management
- Manage:
- Rotas
- Staffing
- Budgets
- Resources
- Ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
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Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience within children’s residential care.
- NVQ 5 qualification.
- Full driving license (preferred).
- Autonomy within this leadership role.
- No micromanagement.
- Expectation to take ownership and initiative.
Qualities We Value
- Experience supporting young people with EBD/challenging behaviours.
- Proven management experience (or strong Deputy Manager track record) within children’s residential care.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Safeguarding law
- Ofsted expectations
- Children’s Homes Regulations
- Leadership, resilience, and strong decision-making skills to manage dual-site operations.
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