Registered Manager-Children's Residential Home

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home £55,000 - £70,000 DOE + Performance Bonus Chesterfield Area | Full Time Looking for a role where you'll be trusted to lead, not just manage? Delphi Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a growing children's residential care provider for a Registered Manager position in the Chesterfield area. Let's be honest. Good Registered Managers have plenty of options. The difference with this opportunity is that you'll be joining a provider that understands successful homes are built through strong leadership, good support, and a genuine focus on children, not constant firefighting and unnecessary pressure. We're looking for a leader who can create stability, develop a strong team, maintain high standards, and build a home where children feel safe, valued, and able to thrive. Whether you're already an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready for the next step, we'd love to hear from you. What's On Offer? £55,000 - £70,000 basic salary DOE Performance-related bonus Supportive and experienced senior leadership team Genuine autonomy to lead your home Ongoing training and professional development Career progression opportunities as the organisation grows Pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement The opportunity to make a real difference to young people's lives The Role As Registered Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the home. You'll lead your team, drive high standards of care, maintain regulatory compliance, and create a culture where children, young people, and staff can achieve their full potential. You'll be trusted to run the service while having the support and guidance of experienced senior leaders who understand the realities of children's residential care. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who leads from the front and isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up when needed. What You'll Be Doing Leading the Home Providing clear and effective leadership to the staff team. Creating a positive, child-focused culture. Supporting, mentoring, and developing colleagues. Managing performance and promoting best practice. Building a stable and motivated workforce. Safeguarding & Child Protection Ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of everything the home does. Managing safeguarding concerns appropriately and effectively. Working closely with local authorities, safeguarding teams, and external professionals. Overseeing incidents, complaints, and significant events. Ensuring children receive the protection and support they need. Quality & Compliance Maintaining compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. Preparing for and leading Ofsted inspections. Driving continuous improvement across the service. Overseeing audits, quality assurance, and service development plans. Managing Regulation 40 notifications and monitoring actions from Regulation 44…