Registered Children's Home Manager

Registered Children's Home Manager (Level 5 Qualified)
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary: £45,000- £55,000 (dependent on experience) + Bonus Scheme
Contract: Full Time | Permanent
Eleven Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager
Eleven Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and motivated Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a residential children's service in Ipswich.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and resilient leader to oversee a therapeutic children's home supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), trauma-related presentations and complex behaviours. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of care, supporting staff development and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the operational leadership and management of the children's home, ensuring the service delivers safe, nurturing and high-quality care while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing effective leadership and direction to the residential care team
• Creating a positive, child-centred culture focused on achieving meaningful outcomes
• Ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding procedures
• Supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, wellbeing, independence and personal development
• Managing staffing structures, rotas, supervision and performance management processes
• Overseeing budgets and ensuring effective operational management
• Developing positive relationships with local authorities, families and multidisciplinary professionals
• Leading quality assurance initiatives and continuous service improvement
• Managing and preparing for Ofsted inspections
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised qualification)
• Previous experience within residential children's services at management or senior level
• Strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Experience leading and developing teams within residential settings
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge and practice
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
• Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager
• Experience supporting children with ASC, SEMH needs, trauma or complex behavioural presentations
• Understanding of therapeutic and relationship-based care models
• Experience working within specialist or therapeutic residential environments
What's on Offer
• Competitive salary package
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Supportive senior leadership structure
• Pension and additional employee benefits
Safeguarding Statement
Eleven Recruitment and our client are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment procedures, including enhanced DBS checks, references and relevant pre-employment screening.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced and passionate leader who is committed to delivering exceptional care and creating positive change for children and young people, we would like to hear from you.
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