Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
£47,500 - £55,000
Permanent
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (SEMH)
Colchester | 4-Bedded Home | Ages 5–12
Salary: £47,500 – £55,000 (DOE)
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in dynamic, unpredictable environments where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Registered Manager to lead our warm and welcoming 4-bedded children’s home in Colchester, supporting children aged 5–12 with SEMH needs. This is more than just a management role—it’s a chance to change lives.
You’ll oversee a dedicated team providing 1:1 care for each child, using a trauma-informed and individually tailored approach. Challenging and reactive behaviours are part of the job, but so is the opportunity to build meaningful, lasting change for children who need stability, support, and understanding.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the home
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Ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance
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Deliver a nurturing, trauma-informed environment tailored to individual needs
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Support, develop, and inspire your team to grow and thrive
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Share on-call duties as part of a supportive management network
About You:
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in children’s residential settings
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At least 2 years’ management experience in a similar role
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Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Residential Childcare)
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Confident in working with challenging and reactive behaviours
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Strong understanding of trauma and its impact on young people
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Driver with access to a vehicle (preferred)
What We Offer:
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Competitive salary: £47,500 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
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A genuinely supportive, values-driven team environment
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Ongoing training and development
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Opportunity to shape and grow a service that changes lives
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and bring stability, care, and leadership to children who need it most, apply now.
We welcome informal chats before applying – reach out today!
