OFSTED Registered Manager Job Gloucester area,England UK,Management

Lead a brand-new children’s residential home from the very beginning and shape the culture, team and outcomes from day one.

Within Reach Services is looking for an experienced

Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step into registration to lead a brand-new children’s residential service in Gloucester. This is a rare opportunity to establish a high-quality home from the ground up and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

Working Hours:

Full time, 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Must be happy to participate in the on call rota

We are looking for either:

An experienced Ofsted Registered Manager who is ready to lead a new service, ora strong Deputy Manager with substantial children’s residential experience who is ready to step up into registration.

To be considered, you must have:

At least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care within the last 5 years
Leadership experience as a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager
A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or be willing to work towards it)
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What you can expect in return:

Performance-related annual bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes
Fully funded Level 5 to 7 qualification
Four wellbeing days per year for personal use
Annual leave of 20 days plus bank holidays
On-site parking and parking permit for use in city centre locations across Gloucestershire
Laptop and work phone provided
Service Awards: £200 after 2 years, £400 after 5 years, £600 after 10 years
£900 employee referral bonus
Blue Light Card Eligibility
Workplace pension
Casual wear
Annual company wide events

The role:

This is an opportunity to build a children’s home from the beginning rather than inherit an existing service. You will play a key role in establishing the home environment, developing the team, embedding a positive culture and creating a safe, nurturing setting where young people with emotional and behavioural needs or learning difficulties can thrive.

The home will care for a maximum of two children, allowing for highly personalised care, stronger relationships and meaningful outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to help furnish and personalise the home to reflect the individual needs of each young person.

You will be supported by a strong leadership structure, including Deputy/Assistant Managers, Team Leaders and Support Workers, giving you the resources and support needed to establish and lead a high-quality service. We are proud to confirm that we do not use any temporary agency staff across any of our homes.

Why choose Within Reach?

Within Reach Services is a leading privately owned provider of complex care in the Gloucestershire area. We currently operate7 Ofsted registered children’s homes and 3 CQC registered adult homes.

We invest heavily in our managers through structured leadership support, career development, funded qualifications and a strong operational framework.

Our children’s homes support young people with SEMH and LD needs, and every home is fully staffed with permanent team members.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a compassionate and confident leader who understands both the regulatory responsibilities of an Ofsted registered home and the importance of creating a stable, nurturing environment for children and young people.

You will receive comprehensive support from two Deputy Managers, our Responsible Individual Trevor, our Operational Lead Mimi, and our in-house Recruitment and Onboarding Team, ensuring full staffing without reliance on agency staff.