Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD) Stoke-on-Trent
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum + benefits
Ribble Recruitment is assisting with the sourcing, screening, and initial stages of recruitment for this Registered Manager position.
Role OverviewWe are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead and manage a new 2-bed children’s residential home supporting young people aged 7–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
Based in Stoke-on-Trent, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, compliance, and day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and wellbeing in line with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
This is a pivotal leadership role, ideal for a committed and values-driven manager who is confident registering and developing a new service and creating a stable, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities*Lead the day-to-day running of the 2-bed children’s home in line with Ofsted requirements and safeguarding standards
*Support the registration and successful opening of a new children’s residential service
*Develop, implement, and regularly review child-centred care plans
*Monitor children’s wellbeing, progress, and outcomes, providing consistent support and guidance
*Recruit, train, supervise, and develop staff, promoting trauma-informed and positive behaviour practices
*Ensure accurate record keeping, incident reporting, and audit readiness
*Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections, driving continuous improvement
*Build strong working relationships with families, social workers, education providers, and external professionals
*Work closely with Directors and senior leadership to support service growth and development
Essential Requirements*Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager within a children’s residential home
*Experience supporting the registration of a new children’s home
*Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
*NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
*Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning, and children’s residential legislation
*Confident, supportive leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop staff
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What’s on Offer*£50,000 – £60,000 salary (depending on experience)
*Performance-related bonuses (including Ofsted and occupancy incentives)
*On-call payments
*30 days annual leave, plus birthday off
*Flexible and hybrid working options
*Company pension scheme
*Free lunches, drinks, and snacks
*Gym and fitness incentives
*Casual workwear
*Company social events
*Full support from Director level
*Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation
Working Pattern*Monday to Friday
*Occasional out-of-hours support as required
If you’re a committed Registered Manager looking to play a key role in shaping a new service and making a lasting difference in young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or for more information, contact Lewis Ashcroft at Ribble Recruitment.