Registered Manager
CV-LibraryNorthampton, West NorthamptonshirecontractPosted: 19 March 2026
Apply NowWe are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a 2-bed children’s home supporting two young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in the NN4 area.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Register and maintain full regulatory compliance
* Lead, recruit, and develop a dedicated care team
* Oversee safeguarding, behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and care planning
* Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and administrative duties
* Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external stakeholders
* Monitor outcomes for young people and ensure consistently high standards of care
Requirements
* Proven experience within residential children’s services, particularly supporting EBD
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management role (e.g. Deputy Manager or similar)
* NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent) in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Ability to lead by example and take a hands-on approach
* Motivated to build and develop a new team and service
If you meet the requirements, we would be very pleased to hear from you
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Register and maintain full regulatory compliance
* Lead, recruit, and develop a dedicated care team
* Oversee safeguarding, behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and care planning
* Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and administrative duties
* Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external stakeholders
* Monitor outcomes for young people and ensure consistently high standards of care
Requirements
* Proven experience within residential children’s services, particularly supporting EBD
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management role (e.g. Deputy Manager or similar)
* NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent) in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Ability to lead by example and take a hands-on approach
* Motivated to build and develop a new team and service
If you meet the requirements, we would be very pleased to hear from you