Registered Manager - Children's Home

Registered Manager – Children’s Home Location: Hartlepool Salary: £55,000 - £57,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm Contract: Permanent, Full Time We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager, or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up, to lead a brand-new children’s residential home in Hartlepool. The home will support children and young people aged 10–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an excellent opportunity to shape a new service from the outset, build your own team and create a positive, child-centred environment. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and development of the home, including: * Supporting the Ofsted registration and inspection process * Recruiting, managing and developing the staff team * Ensuring high standards of safeguarding and care * Maintaining compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards * Managing budgets and operational resources * Building relationships with local authorities, families and professionals * Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people About You We are looking for someone with: * Minimum 2 years’ residential childcare experience * Experience at senior or management level * Level 5 Management qualification or willingness to work towards it * Good knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and SCCIF * Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills * A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people Benefits £55,000–£57,000 salary plus: * 31–32 days’ holiday * Enhanced pension * Death in service benefit * Birthday leave * Employee Assistance Programme * Health cashback and employee discounts * Cycle to Work scheme * Enhanced family and sickness benefits Applicants must be UK-based with full right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Some evening and weekend working may be required. This role is subject to satisfactory references, safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS