Oxford Natural Healthcare Professionals
Registered Manager Children's Residential Home
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Job Title: Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Location: Coventry, CV2 (Midlands)
Salary:
Up to £60,000 per annum
Potential Signing-On Bonus
Role Overview
I am seeking a dedicated, experienced, and passionate Registered Manager to lead a new 3-bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Residential Home in Coventry.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional to lead the setup and day-to-day management of a new service, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in creating a safe, nurturing, and child-centred environment where children and young people can thrive.
The Registered Manager will be responsible for leading a committed staff team, driving positive outcomes for children, maintaining compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements, and ensuring the home consistently delivers outstanding care.
Key Requirements
- Significant experience working within a Children's Residential Care setting
- Previous management experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or in a senior leadership role within residential childcare
- Thorough knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, safeguarding legislation, and Ofsted inspection framework
- Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and support staff teams
- Experience developing, implementing, and reviewing care plans, placement plans, and risk assessments
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and trauma-informed care
- Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain compliance within a regulated environment
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within required timescales)
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Full UK Driving Licence preferred
- Enhanced DBS check required
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall management and day-to-day operation of the children's home in accordance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements
- Ensure children and young people receive high-quality, individualised care that promotes their welfare, development, education, and independence
- Develop, implement, and review care plans, placement plans, and risk assessments tailored to each child's individual needs
- Lead, supervise, support, and develop the residential staff team, promoting a positive and professional culture
- Ensure robust safeguarding practices are implemented and maintained at all times
- Manage staff recruitment, induction, supervision, performance management, and ongoing professional development
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation relating to children, safeguarding, incidents, and regulatory requirements
- Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, social workers, local authorities, schools, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies
- Oversee medication administration and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements
- Manage budgets, staffing rotas, occupancy levels, and operational resources effectively
- Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, ensuring the home consistently meets and exceeds regulatory standards
- Promote a therapeutic and nurturing environment that supports emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour, and long-term stability for children and young people
- Drive continuous improvement and maintain excellence in care and service delivery
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Personal Attributes
- Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
- Strong leadership and management capabilities
- Compassionate, resilient, and child-focused
- Professional, approachable, and highly organised
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Dedicated to achieving excellence in residential childcare
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum
- Potential Signing-On Bonus
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Career progression opportunities within Rising Stars Homes
- Company pension scheme
- Employee benefits package
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking and on-site parking
- Sick pay
- Opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people
About Us
Oxford Natural Healthcare Professionals is a trusted provider of clinical talent to the UK’s private healthcare sector. We specialise in placing highly skilled professionals in roles that match their expertise and values.
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