Location:Much Hadham, HertfordshireSalary:£47,985, rising to£54,705 £57,554upon successful registrationHours:Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekContract:PermanentLead with heart. Shape the future. Change lives.AtSt Elizabeths, we dont just provide care we create homes where children and young people feel safe, valued and inspired to thrive.We are a specialist centre supporting children and young people with epilepsy, autism and other complex needs. From our unique 60-acre site in Much Hadham, we bring together education, health, therapy and residential care to deliver truly holistic support and we are now looking for an exceptionalRegistered Managerto lead one of our Ofsted-registered residential homes.This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a forward-thinking, values-led organisation where your expertise, vision and compassion will directly shape young lives.The RoleAs Registered Manager, you will be the Ofsted-registered leader of one of our childrens homes, setting the tone, culture and standards for outstanding care.You will lead a dedicated, multidisciplinary team to create a nurturing, aspirational home where children feel secure, supported and empowered to grow. Beyond day-to-day leadership, youll play a key role in driving continuous improvement and contributing to St Elizabeths wider residential strategy.This is a role for someone who wants to build something special and understands that outstanding care is felt in everyday moments, not just inspection outcomes.Key Responsibilities Hold full Ofsted registration and legal accountability for a childrens homeLead, inspire and develop teams to deliver consistently outstanding careEnsure excellence in safeguarding, quality standards and regulatory complianceEmbed a culture of reflective practice, learning and continuous improvementManage budgets, staffing and resources to deliver best-value, high-quality careBuild strong partnerships with families, local authorities and internal servicesChampion the voices, rights and independence of every young personAbout You You are a confident, compassionate leader who believes children deserve more than good enough.You bring both professional credibility and emotional intelligence, with the ability to inspire teams and lead through challenge and change.You will have: Proven experience managing an Ofsted-registered childrens homeStrong knowledge of safeguarding, legislation and quality frameworksA Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalentA Level 5 Leadership qualification (or willingness to work towards it)Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skillsMost importantly, you share our belief thatevery child deserves a joyful, ambitious and compassionate place to call home.What We OfferWe value our leaders and invest in their wellbeing and development. In return, we offer: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays20% uplift for weekend overtimeFree DBS and on-site parkingBlue Light Card discountsDiscounted gym membership at Manor of GrovesEmployee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platformA supportive senior leadership team and genuine opportunities to shape servicesApply NowVisit our website to apply. Interviews are held on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.If you require any adjustments or have questions about the role or process, please contact our Recruitment Team were happy to help.Inclusion & SafeguardingSt Elizabeths is proud to be aDisability Confident EmployerandInvestor in People. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming and safe environment for everyone.All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. St Elizabeths Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in a regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Live life to the full. Help others do the same.Join us at St Elizabeths.#INDMGRREF-227 238JBRP1_UKTJ