Registered Childrens Home Manager

Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready to take full ownership of a children’s home and make a lasting impact? We are currently recruiting for a strong, confident Registered Manager to lead our clients well-established children’s residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you will have real autonomy, the ability to shape the culture of the home, and drive positive outcomes for young people. Location: Braintree Salary: £45,000 – £62,000 depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the home. You’ll lead a team of approximately 15 staff, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and safeguarding are consistently delivered. You will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, ensuring the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations, and continuously improving the service. Key Responsibilities Full operational management of the children’s home Lead, develop, and inspire a team of care professionals Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities and stakeholders Drive high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people Oversee staff performance, recruitment, and development Requirements NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People) or equivalent Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as a Registered Manager within a children’s home Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards and regulatory frameworks Proven leadership experience managing staff teams