Children’s Home (EBD) Registered Manager Wiltshire, Swindon, SN4 £42,000 - £48,000 per annum Are you an experienced and compassionate leader ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to lead a nurturing Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) children’s home in Wiltshire, Swindon. This is an opportunity for a confident and values-driven care professional to create a safe, therapeutic, and empowering environment where young people can thrive, heal, and achieve positive outcomes. This role would suit an ambitious leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional care, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring every child receives the stability, support, and guidance they deserve. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of a residential children’s home in line with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Quality Standards Create and maintain a safe, stable, and child-centred environment focused on positive outcomes Inspire, support, and develop a compassionate and resilient staff team through effective leadership and mentoring Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times Drive high standards of care, behaviour support, and therapeutic practice across the service Ensure robust care planning, risk management, and placement matching processes are consistently maintained Build positive relationships with families, local authorities, external professionals, and stakeholders Monitor home performance, compliance, and quality assurance to achieve and maintain strong Ofsted outcomes Manage budgets, staffing levels, rotas, and resources effectively Promote a culture of empathy, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the home Requirements: Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a children’s residential setting Strong working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare Proven ability to lead teams and support children with emotional and behavioural needs Passionate, resilient, and committed to delivering outstanding care Benefits: Competitive salary package Supportive senior leadership and operational support Opportunities for progression and continued professional development Ongoing specialist training and funded qualifications Generous annual leave entitlement Pension contribution scheme Wellbeing support initiatives A rewarding opportunity to genuinely change young lives for the better Supportive and child-focused working culture where your voice and leadership are valued Our Promise: At New Way Recruitment, we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care. Guided by our ethos of “Recruiting with Care, Placing with Purpose”, we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity. Our promise is simple: a heart-led, confidential, and individually tailored approach for every candidate and client we support. You can be assured that our team handles every step of the process with integrity, understanding, and genuine care. If you’re considering your next move and this job sounds like something you would be interested in then please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we’re here to help. INDHP
