Location: Derby 
Salary: Up to £54,000 per annum (negotiable for the right person) + bonuses
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Option to work one day per week from home

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a therapeutic residential children’s home supporting children aged 6–12 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader to make a lasting difference while managing a small, close-knit team in a nurturing and structured environment. The role also offers excellent progression opportunities, including the potential to move into dual registration with enhanced salary and bonus potential.

Role Overview

As Registered Manager, you will hold full operational responsibility for the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and therapeutic support. You will lead and develop the staff team, embed trauma-informed practice, and create a safe, emotionally supportive environment where children are supported to heal, grow, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home

• Lead, inspire, and develop the care team to deliver outstanding therapeutic care

• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation

• Promote best practice in safeguarding and child-centred care

• Oversee personalised care planning, risk assessments, and therapeutic interventions

• Build effective working relationships with families, local authorities, and professionals

• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and development-focused environment

• Manage budgets, staffing levels, and resource allocation effectively

Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)

• Substantial experience within residential childcare

• Previous Registered Manager experience desirable; strong Deputy Managers ready to step up will be considered

• In-depth knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and children’s home regulations

• Strong commitment to therapeutic and trauma-informed models of care

• Full UK driving licence – essential

• Aged 21 or over (in line with regulatory requirements)

• Right to work in the UK

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £54,000 per annum (negotiable for the right candidate)

• Leadership bonuses and performance incentives

• Hybrid working option (one day per week from home)

• Fully funded training and professional development, including Level 5 support

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing mentoring

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Free meals during shifts

• Life assurance and NEST pension scheme

• Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer

• 28 days annual leave

About You

You are a calm, resilient, and values-driven leader with a genuine passion for improving the lives of vulnerable children. You believe in creating therapeutic homes where children feel safe, understood, and empowered to succeed.

Interested?

If you’re ready to take the lead in a meaningful and impactful role, apply today. Joneshouse Recruitment would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you.

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