Full job description
Who are we?
Little Loving Care is a brand new company, with our first home opened in January 2026, we are opening our second and third children's homes in the Chesterfield area.
Our new home is a 4 bedroom home where up to 2 children can live together with emotional and behavioural difficulties or learning disabilities until they are 18 years old.
We are passionate about supporting children to feel loved, safe and feel a sense of belonging in their lives. We use Love led care to support our children and ensure all our Adults are trained on this as part of their induction.
The company is run by highly experienced and qualified individuals. The Directors have achieved Outstanding ratings with Ofsted and won Awards. The Responsible Individual has been working in children's homes for over 10 years and has a Leve 5 qualification. Our Responsible Individual works full time to provide support and our Directors are hands on in the company providing support where required.
Join the Little Loving Care New Home as a Registered Manager
Are you compassionate, reliable, and eager to make a meaningful difference in children's life? We are seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will enthusiastic, flexible and genuinely care about children.
This is more than just a job. Instead, it’s a chance to be part of a caring community that values every member and builds its own working family.
Why Join Us?
Full Support & Training: We provide the highest quality training to our Adults using impactful care experienced trainers and in house development and workshops. You will be supported directly by the Responsible Individual of the home to help you accomplish great Child led and focussed practices. You will need a level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent and have (or in the process of completing) the Level 5 Leadership & Management
A Friendly Team: Our close-knit team is committed to supporting one another, thereby creating an environment where everyone can thrive and learn new things from one and other and support the children in the best possible way.
Career Growth: With ongoing training and development opportunities, you can grow your skills and advance within our organisation. Consequently, you will have the chance to progress and achieve your career satisfaction. As the company is new there will be potential growth opportunities in the future.
Make a Difference: Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to bring joy and support to our children who have experienced traumatic experiences. As a result, your work will have a significant and positive impact on the lives we support.
To be considered for this position, candidates must be prepared to undertake an enhanced disclosure barring service.
If you’re ready to start a fulfilling journey with us, apply today and help us to provide the highest standard of care to our wonderful children.
The Role
The Registered Manager role is a full time role working 9 - 5 in the home. The role requires flexibility to ensure that Ofsted regulatory and legal safeguarding is in place at all times and includes sleep in shifts, evening, weekends and on call responsibility.
The Pay
The pay ranges from £45,000 - £50,000 per year depending on previous experience and current qualifications. Sleep in's are paid at an additional £60 per night. Additional bonuses are given on top of the yearly salary annually and following positive Ofsted outcomes during inspections.
Responsibilities
- Inspire and lead a team with the company's ethos and values
- Attending meetings and completing manager documents
- Completing the Managers role tasks
- Create loving and genuine connections with the children
- Providing a safe home and protect children and others from harm
- Complete supervisions, probations, debriefs and appraisals with Adults
- Support in challenging unprofessional or inappropriate behaviour
- Provide development to the the team members to progress them
- Work in a trauma informed and trauma responsive way
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory areas
Experience
- At least 2 years experience within the last 5 years working in children's homes
- At least 1 year experience as a senior or supervisory role in children's homes
- A level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
- A level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management or willingness to work towards this
Person Specification
- A genuine caring and compassionate personality
- A flexible approach to work with ability to complete on call
- A positive attitude to working with others and creating a team environment
- Ability to plan and risk assess our children when going on holiday and all activities they chose within reason
- Ability to monitor, report and record information relevant to children
- A creative and friendly personality who wants to go above and beyond for children
Benefits Include
- Competitive Rate of Pay
- Paid training and development
- Free DBS check
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day for birthday
- Full support from the Responsible Individual and Directors of the Company
- Support with professional development
- Opportunity to attend external and internal events
For more information, please check out our website - www.littlelovingcare.co.uk
If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, you can apply by submitting your application through indeed or emailing [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: up to £50,000.00 per year (additional bonuses on top of this)
Experience:
- Children's Homes: 2 years (required)
- Supervising Role : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent (required)
- Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent (or working towards)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Please Note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. All Applicants mush have the legal right to live and work in the UK at the time of your Application
Experience:
- Children's Homes: 2 years (required)
- Supervising others in children's homes: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
