Registered Manager (Residential Children's Home Hopewell)

Derbyshire Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will lead Hopewell Children's Home within Derbyshire’s expanding residential services, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care. You will work as part of a broader leadership team to shape practice and drive excellence across the service. You will tackle complex needs, safeguarding, and service improvement while supporting staff development. This is a growth-focused opportunity with strong leadership and professional development support, including access to an in-house Clinical Psychology service.

Pay / Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
27 days annual leave (32 with length of service)
Average on-call payments ~£6,000 per year
Authorised overtime opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee wellbeing services

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the children's home, including staff, budgets and resources
Ensure compliance with the Children Act, the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards
Lead and develop the home’s staff team and supervise operations
Collaborate with senior leaders to support service expansion and continuous improvement
Lead on safeguarding, decision-making, and quality of care in a child-centred framework

Key requirements

At least 2 years within the last 5 years in a role relevant to residential care of children
At least 1 year supervising and managing care staff
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent
Demonstrable ability to manage a home and ensure safety for children and staff
Fit and eligible for DBS clearance

leadership and people management
effective communication
collaboration and partnership working
problem-solving and decision-making
commitment to safeguarding and reflective practice
Knowledge of the Children Act, the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements

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