Registered Manager - Children's
Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England
£55000 - £62500 per annum
Expiry date:31 Dec 2026
Start date:02 Oct 2026
Children’s Homes
OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager
Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £62,000 + bonus
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are working alongside a well-established provider who is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a trauma-informed children’s home supporting young people with complex Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is an important leadership position, responsible for the day-to-day management of the home, the quality of care provided to young people, and the development and leadership of the care team.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of residential childcare and safeguarding and will be confident in maintaining high standards of care, compliance and practice.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Mentor - Oversee daily operations and inspire a dedicated care team.
Compliance - Ensure strict adherence to OFSTED standards and statutory regulations.
Care Planning - Develop and deliver personalized plans focused on child safety, healing, and development.
Crisis Management - Model positive behaviors, maintain professional boundaries, and navigate challenges calmly.
Benefits
Recommendations:
Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.
Contact Details:
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Troy Walker direct on 07362056140. Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £62,000 + bonus
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are working alongside a well-established provider who is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a trauma-informed children’s home supporting young people with complex Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is an important leadership position, responsible for the day-to-day management of the home, the quality of care provided to young people, and the development and leadership of the care team.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of residential childcare and safeguarding and will be confident in maintaining high standards of care, compliance and practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the children's home.
- Lead, motivate and support a dedicated care team to provide high-quality care.
- Create a positive, nurturing and professional environment for both young people and staff.
- Provide effective leadership, direction and support to the team.
- Conduct and contribute to staff supervisions, appraisals, team meetings and ongoing professional development.
- Support the recruitment, induction and development of staff within the home.
- Promote a strong safeguarding culture and ensure that the welfare of young people remains central to all decision-making.
- At least 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager in children's residential care.
- Experience working within a children's home that has achieved at least a 'GOOD' OFSTED rating.
- NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or currently working towards this qualification.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
- Good knowledge of children's safeguarding and child protection.
- Strong understanding of relevant childcare legislation, regulations and OFSTED standards.
- Experience of managing and developing a residential childcare team.
- Experience of care planning, safeguarding, incident management and risk management.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Ability to lead calmly and effectively in challenging situations.
- Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
- A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
- Full UK driving licence.
Lead & Mentor - Oversee daily operations and inspire a dedicated care team.
Compliance - Ensure strict adherence to OFSTED standards and statutory regulations.
Care Planning - Develop and deliver personalized plans focused on child safety, healing, and development.
Crisis Management - Model positive behaviors, maintain professional boundaries, and navigate challenges calmly.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme
- Ongoing professional development
- Casual dress code
- Cycle-to-work initiative
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Recommendations:
Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.
Contact Details:
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Troy Walker direct on 07362056140. Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
