Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Harpley
Salary: £48,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Benefits: Excellent benefits package + professional development opportunities

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead an established 4-bed Ofsted-registered children’s residential home in Harpley, supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

The home has a strong track record with Ofsted, and this role offers the chance to take leadership of a stable, well-run service with an experienced team already in place. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the home continues to deliver exceptional outcomes for young people.

The Role: Registered Manager

• Provide strong, values-driven leadership to inspire, motivate, and support your staff team.

• Ensure full compliance with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements.

• Maintain the home’s existing high standards while driving continuous improvement and best practice.

• Ensure the home remains a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can thrive.

• Lead on safeguarding, behaviour management, and care planning.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, local authorities, social workers, and external partners.

• Oversee the home’s budget, resources, and staffing to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.

• Work collaboratively with the Responsible Individual/Regional Manager to meet organisational objectives and performance targets.

About You

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential setting.

• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, and the Quality Standards.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards it).

• A confident, approachable, and inspirational leader able to empower and motivate teams.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.

• Passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred care and improving outcomes for young people.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary: £48,000 – £55,000 (DOE & qualifications)

• Opportunity to lead an established, high-performing home with strong Ofsted history

• Professional development and career progression opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced annual leave, life insurance, and wellbeing support

• A child-centred organisation committed to therapeutic, trauma-informed care

About the Organisation

This organisation is dedicated to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. Their approach is grounded in therapeutic, trauma-informed practice, ensuring each child receives personalised support that promotes resilience, stability, and long-term success.

Recruitment Timeline

Applications are encouraged as early as possible.

To apply, please send your CV or for a confidential discussion, contact Alex at alex@hamptonsresourcing.com or 01926 356549.

Hampton’s is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We will support any reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.