DNA – Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home | Swadlincote | £48,000 – £55,000
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Swadlincote, South Derbyshire (DE11)
£48,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Full-Time | Permanent
About the role
Dna Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a growing children’s residential care provider seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Manager for a brand-new children’s home in Swadlincote. This is a unique opportunity to join a service from the very beginning and play a key role in shaping a nurturing, stable, and child-focused environment for up to four children and young people aged 7-17 years.
Opportunity
Whether you’re an experienced Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers the chance to build and lead a service that genuinely prioritises long-term, stable care and positive outcomes for children.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the home through Ofsted registration and ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic home environment.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a dedicated residential care team.
- Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
- Oversee safeguarding practices and promote positive outcomes for children.
- Build effective partnerships with local authorities, schools, healthcare professionals, and families.
- Manage admissions carefully to maintain placement stability.
- Produce high-quality care plans, risk assessments, and reports.
- Drive continuous improvement and prepare for Ofsted inspections.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within children’s residential care.
- At least 1 year’s experience in a supervisory, deputy, or management capacity.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
- Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted SCCIF.
- Experience preparing for or participating in Ofsted inspections.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
What’s on Offer
- Salary £48,000 – £55,000 depending on experience.
- Opportunity to shape a brand-new children’s home from day one.
- Full support through the Ofsted registration process.
- Specialist consultancy support available.
- Comprehensive policies and procedures framework in place.
- Pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression.
- Supportive and values-driven leadership team.
Apply Today
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
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