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Registered Manager – Children's EBD Home
Location: Telford/Shropshire
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
Hours: Full-Time
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and committed Registered Manager to lead our Children's EBD home. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader—or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready for the next step—who is dedicated to improving the lives of young people.
Our ideal candidate is someone who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where young people can achieve positive outcomes. You will lead by example, inspire your team, and foster a culture of excellence, compassion, and continuous development.
If you are passionate about career progression, building high-performing teams, and making a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the children's home.
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.
- Create a warm, safe, and nurturing home where children feel valued and supported.
- Develop, motivate, and inspire a dedicated staff team.
- Recruit, supervise, and support staff through regular supervisions, appraisals, and professional development.
- Promote therapeutic, child-centred practice throughout the home.
- Develop personalised care plans that support each young person's emotional, educational, and social development.
- Build positive relationships with young people, families, social workers, and external professionals.
- Monitor safeguarding practices and ensure the highest standards of child protection.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Drive continuous improvement and prepare the home for Ofsted inspections.
- Promote a positive team culture where everyone works together to achieve the best outcomes for children.
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Essential
- Experience working within a Children's Residential EBD setting.
- Experience in a leadership role such as Registered Manager or Deputy Manager.
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to inspire and develop others.
- Passion for achieving exceptional outcomes for young people.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within required timescales).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
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Desirable
- Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager.
- Track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections.
- Experience implementing therapeutic or trauma-informed approaches.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive senior leadership team.
- Company pension.
- Annual leave entitlement.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- The opportunity to shape and develop a home that truly changes lives.
Why Join Us?
At Living Life Care we believe that outstanding care starts with outstanding people. We are looking for someone who shares our vision of providing children with stability, compassion, and the opportunity to build brighter futures through our therapeutic and Continuum of care models.
This is more than just a management role—it is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, inspire positive change, and make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young people every single day.
If you are passionate about helping children reach their full potential and want to be part of a team that puts young people at the heart of everything we do, we'd love to hear from you.
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