Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: From £45,000 per year (depending on qualifications and experience) PLUS a quarterly bonus
Key Requirements
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential home
- Recent Ofsted rating of "Good" or "Outstanding" as a Registered Manager
- Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or working towards it
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, children's legislation and Ofsted requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Passionate about delivering therapeutic, relationship-based care and achieving the best outcomes for children
About Prime Nurture Services Ltd
At Prime Nurture Services Ltd, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where they can thrive.
Our residential children's homes across Hertfordshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire provide a safe haven for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), supported by evidence-based therapeutic interventions and educational programmes that help young people build confidence, resilience and independence.
Our experienced leadership team combines expertise from business, care, and both the public and private sectors, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional care and promoting security for every child.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager to lead our children's residential home in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.
You'll be responsible for the overall leadership, management and day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring children receive outstanding care within a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to shape a service, develop your own team and make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable children.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing residential care team
- Deliver exceptional, relationship-based care for children with EBD
- Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding requirements
- Oversee the day-to-day management and performance of the home
- Develop and maintain effective policies, procedures and best practice
- Build positive relationships with local authorities, therapists, educators and other partner agencies
- Ensure resources are managed effectively to deliver outstanding outcomes for children
- Recruit, develop and support staff to create a positive and therapeutic culture
- Travel to the Nottingham Head Office quarterly for management meetings
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential setting
- Demonstrable track record of achieving recent Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections
- Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
- Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and residential childcare regulations
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Positive, proactive and solution-focused approach
- Full UK driving licence
What We Offer
- From £45,000 depending on experience and qualifications
- Performance bonus for achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings
- Employer pension contribution
- 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Professional support and monthly supervision
- Opportunity to recruit and build your own team
- The chance to shape the vision and culture of the home
- Comprehensive learning and development programme
- Ongoing coaching and leadership support
If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking to join a values-driven organisation where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your CV for immediate consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Can you commute to our Head Office in Nottingham once a quarter?
- What right to work status do you hold?
- Do you require employer sponsorship?
Experience:
- working in a Residential Children's Home: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (required)
- Level 5 in Residential Childcare (or working towards) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
