Ofsted Children's Residential Homes Manager (Derby)

We are recruiting for:

Ofsted Childrens Residential Homes Manager (EBD)

Locations:Derby

Job Type:Full-time

Salary: depending on experience

This is a fantastic opportunity tolead from the frontand manage our childrens homes supporting 2 children withEmotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

We welcome applications fromexperienced Registered Managers as well asstrong Deputy Managersready to take the next step with full support.

Key Responsibilities:

Dual Home Leadership

• Oversee the day-to-day management of two EBD childrens homes (Derby).

• Lead support and develop staff teams to provide a therapeutic child-centred environment.

Care & Support Delivery

• Design and manage personalised care plans meeting childrens emotional behavioural and developmental needs.

• Promote structure emotional regulation and preparation for adulthood in a safe nurturing setting.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Take overall responsibility for safeguarding across both homes.

• Ensure quality assurance through audits incident reviews and continuous improvement.

Staff Development & Culture

• Recruit mentor and train staff while promoting a trauma-informed learning-focused culture.

• Ensure staff feel valued supported and professionally developed.

Multi-Agency Working

• Collaborate with local authorities social workers schools health professionals and families.

• Represent both homes in reviews inspections and multi-agency meetings.

Operational Management

• Manage rotas staffing budgets and resources effectively.

• Ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

What Were Looking For:

• Experience supporting young people with EBD/challenging behaviours.

• Proven management or strong deputy experience within childrens residential care.

• Sound knowledge of safeguarding law Ofsted expectations and Childrens Homes Regulations.

• Leadership resilience and decision-making skills to manage dual-site operations.

Requirements:

• Lots of autonomy within the role

• Minimum 2 years within childrens residential care.

• they will not be micromanaged and will be expected to take the ownership of the role
  Holds an NVQ 5

• Full driving licence preferred.

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Required Experience:

Manager