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Children’s Manager – Mickleover-£50K plus £7K bonus
Salary: £50,000 + up to £7,000 annual performance bonus
Location: Mickleover, Derby
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
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Transform Lives. Lead with Purpose.
Are you a passionate, experienced leader who’s ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people?
Amber Mace is proud to be recruiting for a Registered Manager to oversee a 1-bed children’s residential home in Mickleover. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a single service shaping a nurturing, high-quality home where children can feel safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their potential.
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As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the full operational and care management of the home. You will:
- Lead and motivate a dedicated care team to deliver outstanding, trauma-informed care.
- Develop and implement individualised care and support plans that meet each young person’s emotional, social, educational, and therapeutic needs.
- Create a warm, consistent environment where young people feel valued, listened to, and empowered.
- Ensure the service meets and exceeds Ofsted regulations and National Minimum Standards.
- Take full responsibility for safeguarding, compliance, and quality assurance across the home.
- Manage budgets effectively, ensuring both quality and financial sustainability.
- Oversee staff recruitment, induction, training, and supervision, building a confident and compassionate team.
- Work collaboratively with parents, carers, professionals, and external agencies to deliver holistic care.
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To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
- At least 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, including 1 year in a supervisory or management role within the last 5 years.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to begin within 6 months).
- Strong understanding of childcare legislation, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice.
- Exceptional leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- A compassionate, resilient, and child-focused approach.
- A full UK driving licence.
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What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum (DOE)
- Up to £7,000 annual bonus based on quality and performance
- Comprehensive training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team with a genuine commitment to quality care
- Excellent employee benefits, including pension scheme, wellbeing support, referral bonuses, and long service recognition
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Why Join Amber Mace?
This is your opportunity to lead a sole children’s home where your vision, values, and leadership will directly shape the service and the futures of the young people in your care.
At Amber Mace, we partner with providers that prioritise quality, compassion, and continuous improvement — giving managers the autonomy and support to truly make a difference.
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Apply Now
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding leadership role and create a positive, lasting impact on children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
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