Children's Home Manager

Children's Home Manager

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Derby

Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits

About Our Client

Our client is committed to making Derby a proud, successful, and ambitious city. Their values are simple: we are bold, we are strong, we care, and we are one team. They believe in getting the best out of each other, valuing and trusting one another, and making a positive difference every day.

The Opportunity

They have an exciting opportunity for a Children's Residential Homes Manager to lead an EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) home. This is a permanent role offering stability, development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of young people.

You'll manage a home for up to five young people aged 10-18 who, for various reasons, cannot live with their families. Your role will be to lead, inspire, and shape the future direction of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Minimum 26 days annual leave
• Staff discounts and perks
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing professional development

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Children's and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent) and either hold or be working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare
• Minimum 3 years' experience in residential childcare, ideally as a Registered Manager or experienced Deputy
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards 2015, and Ofsted requirements
• Experience managing challenging behaviour, attachment, and trauma
• Excellent communication and IT skills (including MS Office and care management systems)
• Ability to manage resources and priorities in a 24/7 operation
• Full UK manual driving licence and right to work in the UK
• Must be at least 18 and at least 4 years older than the oldest resident in the home
• Ability to work shifts, alternate weekends, and sleep-in duties when required
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-oppressive practice
• Resilience, flexibility, and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Warm, approachable, and passionate about achieving the best outcomes for young people

Ready to make a difference?

If you share our vision and values and have the skills and experience to lead a children's home, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us create a brighter future for Derby's young people.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.