The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead and develop a children’s residential home across Derbyshire. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care and full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.

You will be accountable for achieving and maintaining Ofsted registration, leading and inspiring a skilled staff team, and creating a safe, nurturing, and stable environment where children and young people can thrive. The role requires flexibility to work across varying times, including evenings and some weekends, to meet the needs of the service.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Overall leadership, management, and operational oversight of the home
• Ensuring safeguarding, quality of care, and positive outcomes for children
• Recruitment, supervision, development, and performance management of staff
• Maintaining regulatory compliance and driving continuous improvement
• Managing budgets, rotas, and day-to-day operations

About You
You are a confident, values-driven leader with a strong background in residential childcare and a clear commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. You lead with professionalism, empathy, and resilience, and you are comfortable managing competing priorities in a regulated environment.
You will ideally have:

• A Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to undertake)
• Significant experience working in a children’s residential home
• Proven experience supervising or managing staff
• A strong understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted Quality Standards
• Sound safeguarding knowledge and the ability to act as Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills

You will also be able to:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, staff, and professionals
• Maintain high standards of documentation and compliance
• Work flexibly, remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate emotional resilience
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Performance Bonus: Up to £7,000 per year linked to organisational KPIs
• Career Progression: Opportunities for salary progression and professional development
• Supportive Leadership: Ongoing support from senior leaders and responsible individuals
• Impactful Work: The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people
• Training & Development: Access to continuous professional development and specialist training

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful Ofsted registration as Registered Manager.

About the Client
Our client is a values-led children’s residential care provider committed to delivering safe, nurturing, and high-quality homes for children and young people with complex needs. They place children’s voices at the heart of everything they do and work collaboratively with families, professionals, and local communities to achieve positive, lasting outcomes.

With a strong focus on safeguarding, staff development, and continuous improvement, the organisation offers a supportive and professional environment where leaders are empowered to shape services, maintain high standards, and truly make a difference.

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.