Registered Manager Children's Home
Brook Street
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Salary
£55,000
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 December 2026
42 days leftJob description
Location: St Albans
Salary: Up to £50,000 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus
Annual Bonus: Up to 21%
Are you ready to lead an Outstanding Children's Home?
I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established national provider for a Registered Manager to lead a highly successful 4-bed Children's Residential Home in St Albans, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager ready for the next step or an established Registered Manager looking to join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, therapeutic practice, and long-term career progression.
Working within an established trauma-informed environment, you'll have access to dedicated Clinical Professionals, Specialist Advisors, and Senior Leadership support, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing residential care team.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and child-centred environment.
- Drive positive outcomes for children and young people with EBD.
- Ensure the home remains fully compliant with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Standards.
- Promote a therapeutic and trauma-informed culture throughout the service.
- Manage safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance, and service improvement.
- Oversee staffing, performance management, recruitment, and development.
- Take ownership of budgets, occupancy, and operational performance.
- Work closely with Clinical Teams, Therapists, Psychologists, and Senior Leadership.
We're keen to speak with
- Registered Managers within Children's Residential Services.
- Deputy Managers looking to take the next step into registration.
- Service Managers with residential childcare experience.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a children's residential setting.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's Services (or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of Children's Home Regulations, Ofsted standards, safeguarding legislation, and the Children Act 1989.
- Experience supporting children and young people affected by trauma.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Experience managing budgets and operational performance.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Salary up to £50,000
- £5,000 Welcome Bonus
- Annual Performance Bonus of up to 21%
- 32 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Dedicated Psychologist and Therapist support
- Strong clinical and operational infrastructure
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Life assurance (2x salary)
- Fully funded DBS and renewals
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail, leisure, holiday and lifestyle discounts
- Clear pathways into senior leadership roles
This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. You'll benefit from a highly supportive leadership structure, specialist clinical input, and genuine opportunities to progress your career.
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to lead an Outstanding children's home, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Cristian for a confidential discussion.
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First seen
10 November 2026
Last checked
10 November 2026
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