Registered Children's Home Manager

Registered Children's Home Manager (Level 5 Qualified) Location: Leiston, Suffolk Salary: £45,000- £55,000 (dependent on experience) + Bonus Scheme Contract: Full Time | Permanent Eleven Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager Eleven Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and passionate Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a dedicated residential team and drive positive outcomes for children and young people. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and motivated leader to take responsibility for a children's residential home supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the home delivers exceptional care, achieves regulatory compliance, and creates a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive. The Role As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operational leadership and management of the home, ensuring the service consistently delivers high-quality, child-centred care and remains compliant with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements. Responsibilities include: Leading, motivating and developing a dedicated residential care team Ensuring children and young people receive high-quality, individualised care Maintaining compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements Supporting positive outcomes in education, emotional wellbeing, independence and personal development Managing staffing, supervision, performance and rota planning Overseeing budgets and effective resource management Building positive relationships with local authorities, families and external professionals Leading quality assurance and continuous service improvement Preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections Candidate Requirements Essential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised qualification) Previous experience within residential children's services in a management or senior leadership capacity Strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards Experience managing teams and improving outcomes for children and young people Excellent safeguarding knowledge and practice Strong leadership and communication skills Full UK driving licence Desirable: Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager Experience supporting children with SEMH, EBD, trauma or complex needs Understanding of therapeutic and relationship-based care approaches What's on Offer Competitive salary package Ongoing training and professional development Career progression opportunities Supportive working environment Pension and additional employee benefits Safeguarding Statement Eleven Recruitment and our client are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Apply Now If you are a passionate and experienced leader looking for your next opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people, we would like to hear from you. To apply please call us on 01603 337028 or apply online to TPBN1_UKTJ