About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Intake & Assessment Registered Manager to open and lead a new specialist children’s residential home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

You will be responsible for the overall leadership, development, and performance of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and achieving an Ofsted rating of at least “Good.” This is a unique opportunity to build a service from the ground up, create a strong staff team, and deliver positive outcomes for young people.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and overseeing individualised care plans covering care, education, emotional, therapeutic, cultural, and health needs

• Recruiting, inducting, developing, and retaining a high-performing staff team

• Ensuring young people’s voices are heard through effective consultation systems

• Allocating and supporting Key Workers to implement care plans

• Maintaining compliance with The Quality Standards, SCCIF, and the Home’s Statement of Purpose

• Managing safeguarding concerns, complaints, and child protection matters

• Working collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency professionals

• Attending and contributing to care planning and review meetings

• Promoting a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed culture

• Ensuring effective commercial and budget management of the home

About You

You are a committed and values-driven leader with a strong background in children’s residential care and a genuine passion for improving the lives of young people.

You will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years

• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (essential)

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (preferred or willingness to enrol within 6 months)

• Strong knowledge of children’s residential regulations, The Quality Standards, and SCCIF

• Experience leading teams, managing performance, and maintaining high standards of care

• A trauma-informed approach and confidence in managing challenging behaviours

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational, planning, and budget management skills

• A full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

• £5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus

• Management Incentive Plan, sharing in the long-term success of the company

• Comprehensive induction and onboarding programme

• Ongoing professional development through our Leadership Academy

• Management Development Training Programme

• Competitive pension scheme

Additional benefits including:

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Wellbeing Programme

• Recommend a Friend scheme

• Team Rewards (discounts on restaurants and family days out)

• Long Service Awards

About the Client

Our client is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist services for children and young people. They are committed to ensuring every child has an extraordinary day, every day.

Their teams are passionate, dedicated, and driven to make a meaningful difference. They provide a supportive, empowering environment where leaders are encouraged to grow, develop, and shape outstanding services for young people in care.

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 form below and include an up-to-date CV.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Daisy at 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 individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the application and hiring process.