Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Derby
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per year (including bonuses)
Sector: Residential Care – Children’s Services

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed EBD children’s home in Derby. This is a chance to join a well-established, expanding provider with a fantastic reputation for delivering child-centred care and genuine career progression opportunities.

As the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in creating a positive, nurturing home environment where young people can thrive. You will have the support of a strong senior leadership team and the autonomy to lead your home with confidence and care.

The Role:

As the Registered Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Holding Ofsted registration and ensuring the home fully complies with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

Leading and managing the daily operations of the home, ensuring consistently high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people.

Recruiting, supervising, and developing a high-performing, motivated care team.

Creating a therapeutic, supportive home environment for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Managing rotas, budgets, and all regulatory requirements efficiently.

Taking the lead on safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children in the home.

Building excellent working relationships with local authorities, schools, health services, and other key stakeholders.

Driving continuous improvement, leading the home towards achieving ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).

At least 2 years’ experience in a management or senior role within a children’s residential setting.

A strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding protocols, and residential childcare legislation.

A passionate, child-focused approach with resilience and emotional intelligence.

Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, lead, and retain an excellent team.

Experience working with children and young people with EBD and challenging behaviours.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What’s On Offer:

Competitive Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per year (including performance-related bonuses)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (no sleep-ins required)

Employee Benefits:

Bonus scheme based on Ofsted performance

Enhanced pension contributions

Paid day off for your birthday

30 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service

Free on-site parking

Company laptop and mobile

Wellbeing initiatives and staff discount schemes

Career Development:

Access to therapeutic training such as PACE, TCI, and DDP

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Clear internal progression routes

Supportive Culture:

Guided by experienced Responsible Individuals and a collaborative leadership team

Values-led organisation focused on delivering excellent care

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications are welcome immediately – interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

If you’re an experienced Deputy or Registered Manager ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest to alex@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926 356549 for a confidential chat.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal opportunities for all.