Job summary
We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Kettering, supporting up to 3 children and young people. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) and is well suited to someone with an EBD background.
You will take overall responsibility for safeguarding, regulatory compliance, quality of care and team leadership, creating a stable, child-centred environment where young people can thrive.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the home and set a positive, therapeutic culture
- Ensure robust safeguarding practice and full regulatory compliance
- Oversee care planning, quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Recruit, coach, supervise and develop the staff team
- Manage budgets and service performance
- Work flexibly and take part in the on-call rota as required
Required qualifications and experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar setting at senior level
- Level 3 or 4 qualification in Children and Young People’s Workforce
- Achieved or working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and legislation including the Children Act 1989 and Children’s Homes Regulations
- Experience of budgets and financial management
- Full UK driving licence
- Flexible approach, able to complete on-call duties
Preferred / nice-to-have skills
- Experience in services supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
- Strong leadership style with a track record of developing teams
- Confidence supporting good inspection outcomes
Benefits and compensation
- Up to £55,000 salary + £5,000 welcome bonus
- 32 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance (x2 annual salary)
- DBS covered (including renewals)
- Ongoing training and development
- Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff referral scheme (referral bonus)
- Employee discounts (including Blue Light Card access)
Recruitment Timeline
Applications are encouraged as soon as possible. The recruitment process will include an initial screening followed by interviews for successful candidates.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form and submit an up-to-date CV.
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact:
Daisy
[email protected]
01926 695216
HRMNG
Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
