We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded provider of residential childcare services, who are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead one of their children's homes in Sudbury, Suffolk.

This is a 4-bed EBD home, currently supporting 2 young people, and has recently achieved a “Good” rating across the board from Ofsted. The provider is dedicated to offering safe, nurturing, and developmentally focused environments for children and young people with complex needs.

Role: Registered Home Manager - Children's Residential Care
Salary: up to £48000 to £50000
Bonus: 5k Welcome Bonus + 21% Annual Performance Bonus, On-Call Payments (£30 per night)
Annual Leave: 32 days including Bank Holidays
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client's mission is simple — to inspire, encourage, and support children, young people, and adults to achieve great things and lead happy, healthy, and successful lives. Their work is driven by compassion, resilience, and a firm belief in the potential of every individual in their care.

🔑 Key Responsibilities:
Lead the day-to-day running of the home and ensure it operates to the highest standards
Deliver high-quality, child-centred care that meets both regulatory requirements and the individual needs of young people
Lead on Ofsted inspections and drive service improvement
Supervise and develop a committed team, including performance reviews and ongoing training
Manage budgets and contribute to the strategic development of the home
Work closely with external agencies, families, and professionals
Promote safeguarding and well-being at all times✅ Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior role within a children's residential care setting
Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce
Working towards or holding a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
Strong knowledge of The Children Act 1989, Children's Homes Regulations, and safeguarding procedures
Experience managing budgets and leading inspections
Full UK driving licence and flexibility to participate in the on-call rota💡 Benefits:
£5,000 Welcome Bonus
21% Annual Performance Bonus
On-Call Payments (£30 per night)
32 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays
Comprehensive Training & Ongoing Professional Development
DBS Check Paid by Employer
Access to High Street Discounts & Wellbeing Support
Veteran-Friendly Employer - guaranteed interviews for eligible service personnelIf you're an ambitious, values-led manager ready to make a lasting impact on young people's lives while progressing your own career, we want to hear from you.
📩 Apply today or contact us to arrange a confidential discussion