Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £62,500 - £72,500 per annum (including performance-related bonuses)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a stable and well-established children's residential care provider for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a 6-bed EBD children's home that has been operational for just over a year.

The home supports young people aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties. It is currently home to two settled residents, with capacity for four more. The service received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted at its most recent inspection in February and is now seeking a strong leader to drive continuous improvement and aim for Outstanding.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned Registered Manager looking to lead an already well-functioning home - with future opportunities to move into a broader Operations Manager role as the organisation continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the home, ensuring it meets all regulatory and safeguarding requirements

• Maintain and build on the current Ofsted rating, driving the home towards 'Outstanding'

• Develop and support a skilled and stable care team alongside a new Deputy Manager

• Implement and oversee trauma-informed care planning and behaviour support strategies

• Manage budgets, rotas, quality audits and reporting

• Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities, schools, and families

• Work closely with the Responsible Individual to ensure the home continues to meet strategic and operational goals

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Proven track record as a Registered Manager in a children's residential home

• Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings in previous roles

• Strong leadership, safeguarding, and care planning expertise

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience managing homes for 5+ young people

• Therapeutic or trauma-informed care background

• Ambition to move into senior/operational leadership roles in the future

Working Pattern & Package

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, with on-call responsibilities

• Salary: £62,500 base, with performance bonuses up to £72,500

• Supportive team structure, including Deputy Manager and longstanding care staff

• Future progression pathway to Operations Manager role

Why Apply?

• Join a stable, well-rated home with a committed team already in place

• Benefit from strong RI support and excellent internal development opportunities

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme

• Be part of a child-centred organisation focused on delivering therapeutic, high-quality care

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