Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Leicester (LE3 8HA)
Salary: £51,500 – £60,000 per annum + £7,500 welcome bonus
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Employment Type: Permanent
Service: Children’s Residential Home (3-bed)
Service Users: Children and young people aged 8–17 with EBD
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce (essential) and QCF Level 5 Leadership/Management (or prepared to study)
The Home
This is a 3-bed children’s residential home in Leicester (LE3 8HA), supporting young people aged 8–17 with EBD. The home provides a stable, structured environment with a strong focus on safeguarding, consistency, and positive outcomes.
Who we are looking for…
We are seeking an experienced, values-driven Registered Manager to lead the home and deliver high-quality, child-centred care.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, developing, and motivating the staff team to deliver consistently strong care
Ensuring full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding requirements, and internal policies
Embedding a warm, structured, and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive
Managing referrals, care planning, risk management, and placement stability
Working collaboratively with local authorities, education, and partner agencies to secure the best outcomes
Overseeing staffing, rotas, budgets, and resources effectively
Maintaining inspection readiness and driving continuous improvement across the service
Ensuring the home’s Statement of Purpose is delivered in practice every day
Requirements ✅
Significant leadership experience within Ofsted-registered children’s residential care
Strong knowledge of legislation, safeguarding practice, and regulatory compliance
Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce (essential)
QCF Level 5 Leadership/Management (or willingness to work towards this)
Confident leadership, communication, and organisational skills
A consistent, child-focused approach with high standards and strong attention to detail
Who you will be working for
An established provider within children’s residential care, with supportive senior leadership, strong development pathways, and a clear focus on staff wellbeing and quality outcomes.
Benefits ✨
£7,500 welcome bonus
Tastecard, Blue Light Card & MyGym discounts
Real Living Wage employer
Christmas bonus
Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme
Financial wellbeing service
Life Assurance
High-quality CPD and ongoing professional development
Comprehensive induction programme (face-to-face training, online modules & shadowing)
Therapeutic training and support via an internal programme
Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential support
Strong focus on staff wellbeing and supportive leadership
Sponsorship is not available
How to apply
If you are ready to lead a 3-bed home in Leicester (LE3 8HA) supporting young people aged 8–17 with EBD, apply today.
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