Childrens Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD) ? Derby (DE21)
? Full-Time | Permanent
? £50,000 – £65,000 DOE

Build Something Exceptional From Day One An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a brand-new children’s residential home supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in Derby.

This is more than just another management role. It’s a chance to shape a service from the ground up, build your own team, influence the culture of the home, and make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.

The home is a beautifully refurbished two-bed service, fully compliant and prepared for Ofsted registration. Backed by an established and highly experienced care provider with over 30 years of success within the care sector, this opportunity offers long-term stability, genuine progression, and the autonomy to create a high-quality home you can truly be proud of.

The Role As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance are consistently achieved.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Leading the home through Ofsted registration and inspection readiness
• Building and developing a stable, motivated, and child-focused team
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people
• Maintaining high-quality care standards in line with Ofsted regulations
• Developing policies, procedures, risk assessments, and compliance documentation
• Building strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals
• Driving positive outcomes and continuous improvement across the service

About You We’re looking for a confident and proactive leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

To be considered, you should have:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People’s Services)
• Previous experience managing EBD children’s homes or similar settings
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and inspection frameworks
• Experience setting up new homes and managing compliance processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and staff development skills
• The ability to work autonomously and make informed decisions
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care and support

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
• Genuine progression opportunities into dual-registration and Regional Management roles
• Future earning potential exceeding £85,000
• Full support from an experienced Responsible Individual with over 38 years in the care sector
• The opportunity to shape and influence a growing children’s residential service
• Long-term career stability within a fast-growing and values-driven organisation

If you’re an ambitious Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to build, lead, and grow a high-quality children’s home with strong backing and real progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

? To apply or find out more, please contact: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk