Registered Children's Home Manager

Registered Childrens Home Manager

Location:

Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26) Salary: £52,000 £ 58,000 per annum (DOE) - Can be Negotiable dependant on experience Bonus:
Performance-related bonus linked to registration, compliance & occupancy

Contract:

Permanent | Full-time (40 hours per week, flexibility required) Relocation Support:
Available About the Role Kindsight Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a newly established childrens residential service seeking an experienced and values-led Registered Childrens Home Manager to lead the launch of its first home. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a service from the ground up shaping the culture, standards, policies, and long-term vision from day one.

The home will support children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and associated complex needs , delivering trauma-informed, person-centred care in a safe and nurturing environment. Youll play a pivotal role in registration with Ofsted , embedding compliance, recruiting and developing a high-quality staff team, and creating a home where children can truly thrive.

Key Responsibilities Lead the establishment and registration of the childrens home with Ofsted Develop the Statement of Purpose , policies, procedures, and regulatory framework Ensure full compliance with Childrens Homes Regulations & Quality Standards Manage the home day-to-day, maintaining high standards of safeguarding and care Recruit, coach, supervise, and develop a skilled and values-driven staff team Oversee care planning, EHCP-linked outcomes, and individual support strategies Build strong relationships with families, local authorities, education and health partners Manage budgets, rotas, resources, and occupancy effectively Produce and maintain all statutory documentation, including Reg 44/45 reports Lead on quality assurance, audits, and continuous service improvement Participate in an on-call rota About You Youll be a confident, compassionate, and highly experienced leader with a strong background in learning disabilities and SEN residential care , ready to take ownership of a startup service and guide it to success.

Essential Criteria :
Minimum 3 years experience as a Registered Childrens Home Manager Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare Level 3 Diploma (or above) in Residential Childcare Extensive experience supporting children with SEN, autism, and learning disabilities Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the SCCIF framework Proven ability to produce an Ofsted-ready Statement of Purpose Confident in developing policies, risk assessments, and care plans Desirable:
Experience launching or registering a new childrens home Background in SEN education or specialist LD services Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support, PECS, Makaton, and sensory-informed practice Enhanced DBS on the update service Whats on Offer Competitive salary with performance-related bonus scheme Opportunity to build and shape a specialist LD service from opening Clear progression opportunities as the organisation grows Supportive senior leadership, governance, and external consultancy support Ongoing specialist training and professional development 28 days annual leave  bank holidays Workplace pension with employer contributions Blue Light Card discounts Birthday day off Free parking & meals on shift Interested?

If youre an experienced Registered Manager looking for a career-defining opportunity where your leadership will truly shape outcomes wed love to hear from you. ?? Apply confidentially via Kindsight Recruitment ?? Shortlisting and interviews are being arranged now