Children's Home Manager

J3197 Posted: 08/07/2026

£55000 to £60000 Per: annum + Benefits: Progression dual or regional role
Derby, East Midlands,
Permanent

Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD)
Derby, DE21
£55,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
Full-time, Permanent role

Lead a brand-new two-bed service with full autonomy and strong senior backing.
Clear progression into dual registration and regional leadership roles.
Established care provider with decades of success and a people-first culture.
A chance to shape a home, a team, and long-term outcomes from day one.

The role As Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD), Meridian Business Support are recruiting on behalf of an established care provider expanding into children’s residential services. This is a newly refurbished, Ofsted-ready home where you will shape the service, culture, and team from the ground up.

In this Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD) position, you will:

Oversee the day-to-day running of a two-bed EBD home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations
Lead on registration, policies, procedures, and inspection readiness
Build, develop, and manage a stable, high-performing care team
Deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes for young people with emotional and behavioural needs
Ensure safeguarding is embedded in all practices and standards remain “Good” or “Outstanding”
Develop strong relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals

Skills and experience To succeed as a Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD), you’ll need:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People’s Services)
Proven experience managing or setting up EBD or similar residential settings
Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks, compliance, and inspections
Confident leadership skills with the ability to build teams and work autonomously

Benefits and progression This Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD) role offers more than just a salary. You will be part of a growing organisation with a strong track record in care and ambitious plans within children’s services.

Clear progression to dual-registered manager within a short timeframe
Future salary potential exceeding £85,000 with performance-related rewards
Support from an experienced Responsible Individual with extensive sector knowledge
Autonomy to influence decisions, culture, and service delivery
A long-term growth plan with opportunities to step into regional leadership

You’ll be joining a business that combines strong operational knowledge with a personal, family-led approach. The focus is on building stable teams, delivering excellent outcomes, and creating environments where both staff and residents thrive.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Andy Ingham