Registered Manager- Children's Home
3 days ago
Much Hadham
Registered Manager & Dual Registered Manager – Children’s Homes Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: Starting at £46,362, rising to £52,855–£55,608 upon successful Ofsted registration Lead. Inspire. Transform Lives. At St Elizabeth’s, every child deserves the chance to thrive. Across our beautiful 60-acre campus and local community homes, our dedicated Children’s Services teams support young people with epilepsy, autism, and complex needs to reach their full potential in safe, nurturing, and empowering environments. We’re now seeking two exceptional leaders to join us: • A Registered Manager to lead one of our Ofsted-registered children’s homes., • A Dual Registered Manager to take responsibility for two homes, supporting consistency and high standards across both. About the Role As a Registered Manager, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring the very best outcomes for the children and young people in your care. You will: • Hold Ofsted registration and be accountable for the home(s) in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards., • Lead, coach, and develop teams to deliver compassionate, person-centred care., • Create a culture where safeguarding, reflection, and learning are at the core of practice., • Manage resources, budgets, and staffing to achieve best value and sustainability., • Work collaboratively with families, local authorities, and our internal education, clinical, and therapy colleagues to ensure a joined-up approach to care. About You We’re looking for someone who brings both professional expertise and a genuine passion for making a difference. You’ll have: • Proven experience managing or deputising within an Ofsted-registered children’s home., • A strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and regulatory frameworks., • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills., • A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and ideally a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care — or the willingness to work towards it., • Alignment with our values: Aspirational, Collaborative, Joyful, and Compassionate. Why St Elizabeth’s? You’ll join a charity with over 120 years of heritage, but with an exciting, forward-looking vision. We offer: • Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days + bank holidays), • Weekend overtime uplift of 20%, • Free parking, meals, and enhanced DBS check, • Blue Light Card and high-street discounts, • Discounted gym membership (Manor of Groves), • Staff recognition and wellbeing initiatives, • A supportive, multi-disciplinary environment where your ideas are valued and your development is championed Ready to Apply? If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the future of our Children’s Homes, we’d love to hear from you. St Elizabeth’s is a Disability Confident Employer and an Investor in People. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.