Registered Manager-Children's Residential ; EBD

Overview

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Leicester

Salary: £50,000-£65,000 per annum (DOE)

Home Size: 3-bed

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EBD Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed children's residential home in Leicester.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a newly established 3-bed children's residential home in Leicester, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, values-driven leader who can deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

• Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager
  , ensuring full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Provide strong, visible leadership to the staff team, promoting a therapeutic and nurturing environment
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
• Develop, implement, and review care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
• Recruit, train, supervise, and appraise staff, ensuring safe staffing levels and high standards of practice
• Build effective relationships with local authorities, social workers, parents, and external professionals
• Manage incidents, safeguarding concerns, and notifications in line with regulatory requirements
• Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, ensuring the home strives for Good or Outstanding outcomes
• Oversee the operational management of the home, including rotas, budgets, occupancy, and quality assurance

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Children and Young People's Services (Residential)
• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in an EBD children's home
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Children's Homes Regulations 2015
• Ofsted inspection framework
• Safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

• Experience opening or registering a new children's home
• Track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings
• Knowledge of Leicester / Leicestershire commissioning frameworks

• Competitive salary with performance-related progression
• Opportunity to shape and lead a small, stable 3-bed home
• Supportive senior management and provider oversight
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A values-led organisation focused on quality, not volume

To apply , please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement outlining your experience in EBD children's residential care and leadership