Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Leicester
Salary: £50,000–£65,000 per annum (DOE)
Home Size: 3-bed
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EBD Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed children’s residential home in Leicester.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a newly established 3-bed children’s residential home in Leicester, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, values-driven leader who can deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
*Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager, ensuring full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
*Provide strong, visible leadership to the staff team, promoting a therapeutic and nurturing environment
*Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
*Develop, implement, and review care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
*Recruit, train, supervise, and appraise staff, ensuring safe staffing levels and high standards of practice
*Build effective relationships with local authorities, social workers, parents, and external professionals
*Manage incidents, safeguarding concerns, and notifications in line with regulatory requirements
*Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, ensuring the home strives for Good or Outstanding outcomes
*Oversee the operational management of the home, including rotas, budgets, occupancy, and quality assurance
Essential Requirements
*Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Children and Young People’s Services (Residential)
*Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in an EBD children’s home
*Strong working knowledge of:
*Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
*Ofsted inspection framework
*Safeguarding and child protection procedures
*Ability to manage challenging behaviour using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
*Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
*Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable
*Experience opening or registering a new children’s home
*Track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings
*Knowledge of Leicester / Leicestershire commissioning frameworks
What We Offer
*Competitive salary with performance-related progression
*Opportunity to shape and lead a small, stable 3-bed home
*Supportive senior management and provider oversight
*Ongoing professional development and training
*A values-led organisation focused on quality, not volume
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement outlining your experience in EBD children’s residential care and leadership