Job Opportunity: Registered Manager - EBD Children's Care Home

Manchester

£45k - £65k

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of an EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) children’s care home, supporting up to 3 children/young people.

• Manage day-to-day activities to ensure smooth functioning of the home.

• Lead, support, and facilitate both medium to long-term placements and emergency care for children, maximizing resources while promoting meaningful engagement.

• Achieve and document positive outcomes for children, ensuring their needs are met.

• Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

• Maintain adherence to Ofsted registration requirements and inspection standards.

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management in Residential Children’s Services (or equivalent qualification).

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager in a residential care setting.

Considered Candidates Will Have:

• Ongoing commitment to complete or working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care within the next 2 years.

• Experience as a Deputy Manager in a residential care setting, particularly in senior roles within a children’s home.

Additional Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.

• Familiarity with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

• Knowledge of the Ofsted Regulatory Framework for Children’s Homes.

• Strong awareness of children’s home procedures and regulatory compliance.

• Experience in budget management.

• Competence in reasoning, numeracy, literacy, and IT.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and across agencies.

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and management skills.

• Ability to mentor and support the professional development of others.

• Experience liaising with Ofsted during inspections.

• Enhanced DBS check.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

• A motivational and influential personality.

• Approachable, reliable, accountable, and honest.

Desirable:

• A valid UK driving license.

If you are passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children and have the skills and experience to lead and manage within a children’s care setting, we would love to hear from you!