The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead a solo EBD residential service in Torquay. In this highly impactful role, you will provide strong leadership, ensure exceptional standards of care, and create a nurturing, therapeutic home for a young person who needs safety, stability, and consistent support.

You will oversee all aspects of the home’s daily operations, including staff development, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, and the delivery of high-quality care plans. With the full support of our clients Clinical and Operations teams, you will have the tools, flexibility, and autonomy to shape the home around the needs of the child and build a strong, resilient team culture. The expectation is that the home is rated at least “Good” by Ofsted.

About You
You will be someone who:

• Is passionate about transforming the lives of young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Has at least 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, with a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory position within the last 5 years.
• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (essential).
• Holds, or is willing to enrol within 6 months on, the Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare qualification.
• Has strong knowledge of childcare legislation, The Quality Standards, SCCIF and regulatory requirements.
• Understands trauma-informed practice and the needs of children with EBD, including how to manage challenging behaviour safely and therapeutically.
• Can lead, support, and develop a high-performing and stable staff team.
• Is confident in planning, organising, budgeting, and overseeing safe and effective service delivery.
• Is committed to promoting the wellbeing, voice, and rights of young people.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary DOE
• Annual quality & commercial bonus from £5,000
• Management Incentive Plan – opportunity to share in CareTech’s long-term success
• Flexible working options
• Comprehensive induction and strong ongoing support
• Leadership Academy development, including management programmes and ongoing CPD
• Wider benefits, including:
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Recommend-a-Friend scheme
  • Cycle to Work
  • Team Rewards & discounts
  • Long Service Awards
• Career progression across one of Europe’s largest care and education groups
• Support from Clinical Specialists, Operations, HR, Recruitment, and Quality teams

About the Client

Our client, is a part of one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist children’s residential care. Their mission is simple: to ensure every child experiences extraordinary days, every day.

Our clients homes provide therapeutic, child-centred environments supported by clinical expertise, highly trained staff, and strong multi-agency partnerships. They are committed to creating safe, nurturing homes where young people feel valued, understood, and empowered.

Recruitment Timeline
We are committed to appointing the most suitable candidate and therefore encourage early applications. The recruitment process will involve an initial screening, followed by interviews for successful applicants.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

Please complete the below form and include an up-to-date-CV. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Daisy on daisy@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926 695216.

Hamptons is passionate about equality and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of your individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.