Registered Manager (Residential Children's Home Hopewell)

More Than a Registered Manager Role

This is more than a single vacancy. It is an opportunity to become part of one of the fastest-growing and most ambitious local authority residential services in the region. As we continue to expand and open new homes, further leadership opportunities will emerge, offering genuine career progression for those with the ambition and commitment to make a difference to children's lives.

At Derbyshire, we don't just offer a job; we offer a career. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care, leading high-performing teams and improving outcomes for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.

As part of our continued investment in children and staff, we are developing an in-house Clinical Psychology service. This will provide Registered Managers with direct access to specialist consultation, reflective practice and therapeutic guidance, supporting safe, informed decision-making for children with increasingly complex needs.

Alongside the opportunity to lead and influence practice, we offer a rewarding financial package, including:

• Salary of £54,180 - £57,672 per annum.
• Average on-call payments of approximately £6,000 per year.
• Authorised overtime opportunities.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, including a substantial employer contribution of around 18%
• Guaranteed annual incremental pay progression.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, one of the most valuable pension schemes available, with significantly higher employer contributions than are typically available within the private sector.
• 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive training, leadership development and qualification support.
• Access to employee wellbeing services.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and additional employee benefits.

A Registered Manager must:

• Have worked for at least 2 years within the last 5 years in a role relevant to the residential care of children.
• Have worked for at least 1 year supervising and managing staff working in a care role.
• Hold, or achieve within the required timescale, the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification.
• Be able to demonstrate the skills, experience and suitability to effectively manage the home.
• Be physically and mentally fit and satisfy safer recruitment requirements.

You will be:

• Responsible for managing operational activities within a children’s residential home including staff, budgets and resources.
• Knowledge of the Children Act, the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements is essential, together with experience of direct work with children and young people and their families with complex needs in a residential setting.

More Than a Manager

This is an opportunity to join one of the most ambitious and growing local authority residential services in the region. Over the coming years, we will be opening new homes and creating further leadership opportunities, allowing talented managers to shape services, influence practice and play a key role in improving the lives of children and young people across Derbyshire.

If you're looking for more than your next Registered Manager post and want to build a long-term career where your expertise is valued, supported and developed, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here.

Important:

Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.