Registered Managers - Children's Homes

Registered Managers – Children’s Residential Homes (EBD) Locations: Coventry | Leicester | Northampton Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE) + bonuses Contract: Full-time, Permanent We are supporting a well-established, forward-thinking children’s care provider with the recruitment of three Registered Managers to lead new and developing children’s homes across the Midlands. These services support children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and form part of an expanding, values-led organisation with a strong focus on quality, safeguarding, and long-term outcomes. THE HOMES Coventry 3-bed home – ready for Ofsted registration Open to strong Deputy Managers stepping into their first RM role Leicester 3-bed home – ready for Ofsted registration Open to strong Deputy Managers stepping into their first RM role Northampton 4-bed home – currently undergoing final building works Requires an experienced Registered Manager Each role offers the opportunity to be involved from an early stage, working closely with the Regional Manager / Responsible Individual to register, launch, and embed high-quality practice. The Role As Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for the leadership, management, and development of the home, ensuring compliance with legislation while creating a nurturing, child-centred environment where young people can thrive. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the set-up, registration, and opening of the children’s home Provide strong, values-driven leadership to your staff team Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards Embed robust safeguarding practices at all times Recruit, develop, and retain a skilled and motivated staff team Build effective relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and external professionals Drive continuous improvement and prepare for Ofsted inspections Create a safe, stable, and aspirational home environment for children About You Experienced Registered Manager, or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up (Coventry & Leicester) Proven experience in children’s residential care, supporting young people with EBD Strong working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and inspection frameworks Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards) Confident, approachable, and inspirational leadership style Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people What’s on Offer Competitive salary £42,000 – £50,000 depending on experience Performance-related bonus structure Opportunity to help shape and grow a developing group of homes Clear progression and professional development opportunities Comprehensive benefits package including: Medicash Perkbox Additional annual leave Life insurance Critical illness cover Health & wellbeing programme Supportive, values-led senior leadership team Interested? If you’re an experienced Registered Manager, or a Deputy Manager ready for your first step into registration, and you’re looking to join a supportive organisation with genuine growth plans, we’d love to speak with you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about Coventry, Leicester, or Northampton, or to explore which home would best suit your experience and career goals.