Children's Home Senior Registered Manager

Children's Home Senior Registered Manager

Be among the first 25 applicants to transform the life of a child. Compass Community puts children first through a therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage, and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other, and fix what needs fixing together.

We are looking for a person who knows how to turn a house into a home. As a Lead and Senior Manager, you will inspire your team, ensuring children in the home receive outstanding care, great role models, and a safe place to call home.

We offer a £5,000 relocation bonus and competitive base salary, with the opportunity to earn up to £18,000 in annual bonuses (paid quarterly) based on home occupancy and achieving a "Good" or "Outstanding" Ofsted rating.

Lead and manage the residential care team, ensuring high standards of care and support for children. Maintain Ofsted standards and lead improvement initiatives.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory/management role.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
• Achieved a "Good" or "Outstanding" grade in recent Ofsted inspections.

• A designated psychologist within each home and community.
• A dedicated education service.
• Industry‑leading training and support with renowned psychologists.
• Direct therapeutic work with children.
• Member of the Community of Communities.
• Child‑centred budgets and homes decorated to the highest standard.
• Supportive and reliable on‑call system.
• Extensive organisational support from IT, HR, marketing and bespoke database systems.

• Competitive salary with performance‑related bonuses.
• Up to £5,000 relocation package.
• 224 hours holiday, increasing to 248 hours after 4 years.
• Additional 3.5 days leave (birthday, health, volunteering, half‑day festive).
• Service awards: £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years) and up to £500 special recognition award.
• Support through Ofsted inspections.
• Training options for Level 7 and therapeutic qualifications.
• Engagement days, team building and house holidays.
• Deputy Manager and support workforce.
• Medi Cash cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme: 3× annual salary to beneficiary if you pass probation and die while employed.

Eligible applicants will be appointed upon reference and enhanced DBS checks.

Compass is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Internal frameworks such as REACH and GRACE support day‑to‑day job roles.

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