Job Description:

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care Home

Stoke-on-Trent (ST3) | £55,000 - £65,000 per annum | Full-Time, Permanent

Ready to lead a settled service and shape its next phase of growth?

We're recruiting on behalf of a children's residential care provider seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead an established EBD home in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and child-focused leader who is looking for a service they can truly make their own. With strong support from the directors and plans for continued development, you'll play a key role in driving quality, occupancy and positive outcomes for young people.

The home is currently supporting two young people, with plans to carefully increase occupancy through appropriate matching and measured growth.

The Opportunity

As Registered Manager, you'll have full responsibility for the leadership, management and performance of the home, ensuring children receive safe, nurturing and high-quality care whilst maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the directors, you'll have the autonomy to lead the service, develop the team and continue building a strong culture centred around achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of the children's residential home
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations
• Lead, support and develop the staff team
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and care practice
• Manage care planning, risk assessments and quality assurance processes
• Build positive relationships with local authorities and external professionals
• Manage referrals, admissions and placement matching
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain inspection readiness
• Support the growth and development of the service

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding requirements
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
• Proven ability to lead and develop residential childcare teams
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Established service with growth plans
• Supportive and engaged ownership team
• Genuine autonomy to lead and develop the home
• Opportunity to significantly influence the future direction of the service
• Long-term career progression opportunities

This role would suit an existing Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step into registration.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Lauren Allen at Delphi Care Solutions.