Registered Children's Manager
- Field: Other
- Deadline: 2026-03-08 12:03
- Mickleover
Location: Derby
Salary: >£70k
Role: Permanent
This role does not offer sponsorship and you must be a driver
Mayfield Recruitment are currently looking for an Experienced Residential Children's Manager in the Derby area on a permanent basis. The position the Experienced Children's Residential Manager will need to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person centered care to all residents and have experience in EBD.
This role does not offer sponsorship and you must hold a valid driving license
The Residential Children's Manager must also hold an NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or working towards this and an in-depth knowledge of OFSTED as well as being willing to get the Registered Manager status as well as a high level of experience in EBD.
The Residential Children's Manager will be responsible for:
Ensure the home’s ethos is embedded in daily practice and children are actively involved in their care.
Lead safeguarding, risk management, and overall governance to maintain a safe environment.
Oversee access to health, education, social, and emotional support tailored to each child’s needs.
Monitor children’s outcomes and progress, ensuring positive developmental results.
Supervise, support, and develop staff through guidance, performance management, and professional development.
Lead recruitment, induction, team building, and manage staffing structures, rotas, and on-call schedules.
Maintain a safe, well-equipped home and manage budgets, resources, and administrative functions.
Conduct quality audits, manage complaints, and ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and SSCIF.
Prepare for Ofsted inspections, maintain constructive relationships with inspectors, and submit required Regulation 44 and 45 reports
A minimum of 5 years of recent experience with children
Supervisory or Management experience within a children's setting
The Residential Home Manager will need:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (or working towards)
Commitment to continuing professional development
Experience in working with children's with EBD
Children and Young People's Workforce level 3 or 4
Must have a clean full driving license
Benefits for the Residential Children's Home Manager:
Performance bonus - £7k+ for meeting management KPIs
Annual performance reviews
Career progression
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