Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Bradford
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
Bonus: Welcome bonus available
Equity: Opportunity to discuss up to 10% company shares
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We’re working in partnership with a growing, values-led children’s residential provider to recruit an experienced Registered Manager for a small, specialist children’s home in Bradford, supporting two young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a rare opportunity to lead a low-occupancy service with a strong focus on quality, stability, and meaningful outcomes for young people. The provider is keen to appoint a confident, hands-on leader who can set the tone, embed strong practice, and drive the home towards consistently high standards.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will have full operational responsibility for the home, ensuring it is safe, compliant, and nurturing.
You will lead the staff team, oversee safeguarding and care planning, and ensure the service meets all Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overall day-to-day management of the children’s home
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
- Leading, supporting, and developing the staff team
- Ensuring compliance with Ofsted and achieving positive inspection outcomes
- Care planning, risk management, and quality assurance
- Building positive relationships with local authorities and professionals
About You
We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
- Strong experience within children’s residential care (EBD experience preferred)
- A confident, resilient, and values-led leadership style
- Proven understanding of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory requirements
What’s on Offer
- Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
- Welcome bonus
- Opportunity to discuss up to 10% equity for the right candidate
- Autonomy to lead a small, specialist service with real impact
Additional Opportunity – Responsible Individual (RI)
The provider is also open to appointing an experienced Responsible Individual to support the service on a 1-day-per-week basis. This could suit an established RI looking to add a high-quality, low-occupancy home to their portfolio.
