Registered Manager – 5 Bed Children’s Home (EBD)
Location: St Albans
 Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
 Benefits: 31 days annual leave + company car + excellent package

Hampton’s are working in exclusive partnership with a well-established children’s residential care provider who are seeking a highly skilled Registered Manager to oversee a brand-new 5-bed EBD home in St Albans.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced organisation and put your stamp on a new service from the ground up, ensuring the very best care and outcomes for young people.

The Role: Children’s Registered Manager

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 (CHR) and Quality Standards.

• Lead the opening and ongoing management of the home, embedding best practice from day one.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure staff are fully trained, supported, and aware of their responsibilities in line with legislation and organisational policies.

• Oversee and regularly review personalised care plans, ensuring each young person’s education, health, social, emotional, and cultural needs are met.

• Drive referrals and occupancy to maximise the home’s success.

About You:

• Strong knowledge of Quality Standards with experience contributing to Ofsted inspections in a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager role.

• Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or working towards) and Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

• At least one year’s managerial experience in a children’s home, with two or more years working directly with young people.

• Ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing staff team.

• Proven experience in managing referrals and achieving full occupancy.

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary – up to £60,000

•  31 days annual leave

•  Company car

• Excellent bonus structure & professional development opportunities

About the Provider:

Our client prides themselves on providing safe, nurturing, and stable environments for vulnerable young people. Their person-centred, child-focused approach supports young people to build confidence, resilience, and independence as they transition into adulthood.

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications are encouraged as soon 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. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the recruitment process.