We are proud to be working in partnership with a leading provider of children’s residential care to recruit an experienced and passionate Registered Manager for a well-established 4-bed EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) children’s home based in Hatfield, Herefordshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and committed leader to step into a rewarding role where you can make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Role: Children’s Home Manager – Hatfield - Herefordshire
Salary: £55,000 (OTE up to £76,500 in your first year)
Bonus: £5,000 Welcome Bonus + Annual Performance Bonus (21% of your salary)
Commitment Bonus: Additional £5,000 upon 12 months’ completion
Annual Leave: 32 days including Bank Holidays
Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role: As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, development and management of the home, ensuring it delivers high-quality, child-focused care in line with regulatory standards.

Key duties include:

Ensuring the home meets and exceeds Ofsted and safeguarding standards
Leading and mentoring a team to deliver consistent, therapeutic care
Supporting each child’s emotional, behavioural and social development
Managing staffing, rota planning, supervision, appraisals, and development
Budget management and service planning
Acting as the designated safeguarding lead and ensuring safety and compliance

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum of 3 years’ senior-level experience in a children’s residential setting
Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children & Young People) – achieved or working towards
Strong understanding of legislation including Children’s Home Regulations and the Children Act 1989
Proactive, resilient, and hands-on leadership style
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to be part of an on-call rota

What’s on Offer:

Highly competitive salary package
£5,000 Welcome Bonus
Annual bonus up to 21% of your salary
£5,000 bonus after 12 months’ service
32 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Ongoing professional training and development
Fully funded DBS and renewals
Staff referral scheme (£500 bonus)
Employee wellbeing programme
Retail and lifestyle discounts via Blue Light Card and HAPI App
Career progression opportunities across a nationwide network of services
Veteran-friendly employer with guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking provider that truly invests in its staff and is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children in care.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch today with your up-to-date CV.

We are shortlisting now and interviews will be arranged quickly for the right candidates.

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