Residential Home Manager - Children

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
South West Essex
Full-time
Permanent
Salary up to £67,000 per annum + bonuses + benefits

A well-established children’s residential home in South West Essex is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead an EBD service supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, offering an excellent opportunity to lead a high-quality service and make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.

The Role
The Registered Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of the home, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care in line with regulatory requirements and best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

Demonstrating strong commitment to excellent care and positive outcomes for children and young peopleSuccessfully registering with Ofsted and maintaining compliance at all timesEnsuring adherence to all policies, procedures, legislation, and Ofsted regulationsPromoting a strong safeguarding culture and ensuring child protection procedures are embedded and understoodLeading, motivating, and developing a skilled and engaged staff teamManaging staffing resources effectively to optimise service deliveryDemonstrating clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholdersManaging financial performance and meeting agreed targetsDriving continuous improvement, innovation, and best practiceCelebrating and sharing successes across the service

Requirements

Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and Ofsted regulationsMinimum 2 years’ experience working in a children’s residential setting within the last 5 yearsAt least 1 year’s supervisory or management experienceCurrent or previous Ofsted registration as a Registered Manager (preferred)Exceptional leadership, people management, and organisational skillsLevel 5 qualification in Leadership and Management / Health & Social Care (preferred or working towards)

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £67,000 per annumFully funded training and qualifications25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeHealth and wellbeing supportProfit share schemeSalary sacrifice optionsMaternity and sick payEmployee and store discountsOn-site parking and additional benefits

Safeguarding & Compliance

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an Enhanced DBS check.

If you have the experience, leadership skills, and passion to lead an EBD children’s home, apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

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