Children’s Registered Home Manager

Job Title: Children’s Registered Home Manager
Salary: Competitive depending on experience 
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire 
Hours: Full Time, Mon - Fri
Relocation Package: Up to £5000
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

We are seeking dedicated and experienced professionals to join an expanding organisation as Registered Manager for a children’s residential homes. The organisation is committed to creating nurturing, supportive environments where every child feels safe, valued, and at home. This position presents a rewarding opportunity for motivated individuals to lead a team that delivers exceptional care and support to children and young people.

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the operational management of your home, ensuring it meets the highest standards of care and compliance. You will lead, inspire, and support your team to provide child-focused, trauma-informed care that promotes positive outcomes.

To attract exceptional talent, a relocation bonus of up to £5,000 is on offer for those who are willing to move to take on this important role.

Essential Requirements

We are looking for candidates who MUST meet the following essential criteria:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in a role relevant to the residential care of children.
• At least two years’ experience in a management position within children care
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent).
• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
• Demonstrated success in achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ ratings in recent Ofsted inspections.

What is on offer

• Access to a designated psychologist for each home and community.
• A dedicated in-house education service.
• Comprehensive industry-leading training and professional development supported by renowned psychologists.
• Opportunities for direct therapeutic work with children.
• Child-centred budgeting and thoughtfully designed, high-quality living environments.
• Extensive organisational support from IT, HR, Marketing, and bespoke database systems, allowing managers to focus on delivering exceptional care.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary structure with performance-related bonuses.
• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days of annual leave.
• Additional 3.5 days of special leave: one for your birthday, one for well being, one to volunteer, and a half-day for festive celebrations.
• Opportunity to earn up to £18,000 bonus
• Full support during Ofsted inspections.
• Comprehensive Organisational Development Programme & internal qualifications
• Engagement events, team building days, and house holidays.
• Access to therapeutic services
• The opportunity to build your own team, including a Deputy Manager, Seniors, and Support Workers.

Location
   
The home is based in Ipswich, but is easily commutable from Nottingham, Stapleford, Sandiacre, Long Eaton, Heanor, Eastwood, Beeston, Ripley, Hucknall, Arnold, Derby, Alfreton, Burton upon Trent and Loughborough

Application Process

 
To apply for this exciting opportunity, or to find out more information, please contact Ed Amaral at Compass Associates for an informal discussion about the role.

Contact Details:  
02394 214487  
[email protected]  

Alternatively, please submit your CV via email, and we will be in touch.

Recommendations: Compass Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for a successful recommendation following the completion of probation/rebate.