Registered Manager | Children's Residential Care | Ofsted | EBD | Trauma-Informed Care
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a newly established Children's Residential Home in Crook, County Durham. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated childcare professional to take full ownership of a high-quality residential provision supporting a young person with complex emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs (EBD/SEMH).
As the Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment while ensuring the home achieves and maintains the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
This position would suit an experienced Children's Home Manager, Deputy Manager ready for progression, Residential Care Manager, or Ofsted Registered Manager with a strong background in trauma-informed practice and therapeutic childcare.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management, development, and day-to-day operation of the children's residential service. You will lead a dedicated team to deliver outstanding outcomes for a young person requiring specialist support.
You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements, and children's home standards while promoting positive outcomes, emotional wellbeing, and personal development.
Key Responsibilities
- Register with Ofsted and manage the children's residential home in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Lead, motivate, supervise, and develop a high-performing residential childcare team
- Deliver and embed trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices
- Promote positive behaviour management using PACE, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and restorative approaches
- Oversee safeguarding, care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
- Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding legislation
- Maintain excellent standards of care, governance, and record keeping
- Develop effective partnerships with local authorities, social workers, education providers, CAMHS, health professionals, and families
- Manage staffing, recruitment, training, and workforce development
- Support the young person to achieve positive outcomes across education, health, independence, and wellbeing
- Lead the home through Ofsted inspections and quality assurance processes
- Respond effectively to incidents, complex behaviours, and crisis situations
Essential Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior management position within a Children's Residential Home
- Proven experience supporting children and young people with EBD, SEMH, trauma, attachment difficulties, and complex behavioural needs
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and therapeutic childcare
- Experience managing Ofsted-regulated services and regulatory compliance
- Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills
- Ability to develop and lead high-performing residential teams
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a children's home
- Knowledge of PACE, PBS, attachment theory, and therapeutic parenting models
- Experience supporting children with neurodiversity, learning disabilities, or complex needs
- Track record of achieving positive Ofsted outcomes
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to lead a brand-new children's residential service from inception
- Supportive and progressive organisation committed to high-quality care
- Ongoing professional development, leadership training, and CPD opportunities
- Clear career progression within a growing children's care provider
- Opportunity to make a genuine, life-changing impact on a young person's future
- Collaborative and values-driven leadership team
Safeguarding
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must share this commitment and be willing to undergo all necessary pre-employment checks.
Pay: £65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
