Registered Childrens Home Manager

**Registered Children's Home Manager

Location:** Nelson, Lancashire

Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE) + Bonus up to £8,500

Hours: full time, Monday to Friday (permanent contract)

*Relocation assistance is available

Are you a passionate leader with a heart for children’s care? Do you want to work for a company that genuinely transforms young lives?

We’re looking for a Registered Children's Home Manager to join our dedicated team and lead one of our nurturing, high-quality EBD homes.

Our Nelson home is a solo service, offering a smaller, safe and nurturing place for 6 to 18-year-olds with complex behavioural, emotional, and social needs.

At Esland, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive environment to grow and thrive — and we’re committed to making that happen.

As such, we seek dedicated passionate individuals who take pride and responsibility in their work.

For this role, we need someone who has:

• Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (highly desirable)
• A minimum 2 years in a position relevant to residential care of children (essential)
• A minimum of 12 months experience in a managerial/senior/team leader/supervisory role within care
• In depth knowledge of relevant legislation, best practice and regulatory expectations, such as Ofsted regulations (essential)

_Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

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_All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

The role must adhere to Regulation 28 of The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. _

• A competitive salary of up to £55,000
• Bonus structure with potential to earn up to £8,500
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Company sick pay
• Death in Service - 4 x basic salary
• Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Enrolment into the Esland pension scheme
• Comprehensive, paid induction training (accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training)
• Ongoing training and development
• Fantastic career progression opportunities – over 100 internal promotions last year!
• Cycle to work scheme
• £500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus
• Monthly recognition awards
• Casual dress code
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our E-Together employee benefits scheme
• Food available while on shift
• Free parking
• And most importantly – the opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life

If you want to be part of a highly valued and impactful team, apply today!