Shaw Trust
Registered Children's Home Manager
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Salary: £55,162 - £58,523 per annum (£26.52 - £28.14 per hour)
Bonus Opportunities: £5,000 Welcome Bonus* + Ofsted Bonus Scheme for Good and Outstanding inspection outcomes
Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Terms and conditions apply and will be discussed at application stage.
Homes2Inspire is looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Children's Home Manager to lead our three-bedded children's residential home in Burton-on-Trent.
Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of the home, ensuring children and young people receive exceptional care in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced residential childcare leader who is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people while supporting and developing a dedicated team.
About The Home
Edgecote House supports children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, providing the stability, warmth, and consistency they need to thrive.
The home has a settled and positive culture, with a dedicated team committed to helping young people overcome adversity, build resilience, and achieve their potential.
As Registered Manager, you will lead with empathy, professionalism, and ambition, ensuring every child feels valued, listened to, and supported to succeed.
About Homes2Inspire
Homes2Inspire is proud to be the only charity-owned provider of residential children's homes within Ofsted's top 10 providers.
Part of the Shaw Trust Group, we support children and young people across England through high-quality residential services designed to create lasting positive outcomes.
Over 92% of our homes are rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional care and support.
What You'll Be Doing
As Registered Manager, you will:
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the home in line with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.
- Ensure children and young people receive high-quality, trauma-informed care.
- Create a stable, nurturing environment where children feel safe, respected, and supported.
- Lead, motivate, develop, and inspire a high-performing staff team.
- Drive positive outcomes across education, health, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
- Maintain full regulatory compliance and prepare the home for inspections.
- Build strong relationships with families, local authorities, schools, and partner agencies.
- Monitor and improve service quality through effective leadership and performance management.
- Manage budgets, occupancy, staffing, and resources effectively.
- Promote a strong safeguarding culture throughout the home.
- Contribute to the strategic development of services across the region.
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What You'll Bring
We're looking for an inspirational leader with a proven track record in children's residential care.
You'll Need
- QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or be working towards completion).
- At least two years' recent experience in a supervisory or management role within a Registered Children's Home.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- A child-centred approach and genuine passion for improving young people's lives.
- Excellent knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding requirements.
- A positive track record with Ofsted inspections.
- The ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders, commissioners, and partner agencies.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills.
- A full UK Driving Licence.
What We Offer
- Salary of £55,162 - £58,523 per annum (£26.52 - £28.14 per hour).
- £5,000 Welcome Bonus*.
- Ofsted Bonus Scheme for achieving Good and Outstanding inspection outcomes.
- Enhanced Family Friendly Leave to support you and your family.
- Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating exceptional achievements and contributions.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase additional days.
- Comprehensive management training and leadership development opportunities.
- Structured career progression within a growing national organisation.
- Unum Healthcare with access to healthcare reimbursements, remote GP services, wellbeing resources, and mental health support.
- Aviva Digicare, including Digital GP appointments, annual health checks, and mental health assessments.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with 24/7 counselling and support.
- Wellbeing support from our in-house NHS-trained wellbeing team.
- Shopping, cinema, travel, and holiday discounts.
- Blue Light Card eligibility.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- £500 Refer a Friend scheme.
- Access to Shaw Trust employee networks, including LGBTQ+, Disability, Racial Equality, and Neurodiversity groups.
- Life assurance benefits.
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Important Information
All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire's Safer Recruitment Policy.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date.
Interviews for this role will take place in person. Please contact the Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments or have accessibility requirements during the recruitment process.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Homes2Inspire, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and welcome applications from all sections of society, including those with lived experience of disability or social exclusion.
Male staff are currently under-represented within our residential childcare services and, while appointments are made solely on merit, we welcome applications from men to help create diverse and balanced teams.
Ready to Make a Lasting Difference?
If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next challenge and want to lead a home where children can feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help transform young lives with Homes2Inspire.
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