Childrens Home Registered Manager

Overview

Children’s Registered Manager – New 2‑Bed Complex Needs Home (ST5 2JP
)

£52,000 – £62,000 salary package, £8,000 performance‑related bonus, £5,000 bonus upon successful Ofsted registration

We are launching a brand‑new 2‑bed Children’s Residential Home supporting young people with complex needs and learning difficulties. We are seeking a confident and experienced Registered Manager to lead the service through registration and into a successful, stable and rewarding future.

This is not a turnaround project or a struggling home. It is a fresh start with genuine support behind it. You will have the rare opportunity to:

• Lead a brand‑new service from day one
• Shape the culture, standards and staffing structure
• Build a therapeutic, child‑focused environment
• Work closely with ownership who are fully invested in quality care
• Progress into a potential Dual Registered Manager position within 6–8 months

Brand‑new 2‑bed Children’s Residential Home supporting young people with complex needs and learning difficulties, located in ST5 2JP
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The service will focus on delivering high‑quality, nurturing and structured care for children requiring specialist support within a safe and stable environment.

• £52,000 – £62,000 salary package
• £8,000 performance‑related bonus
• £5,000 bonus upon successful Ofsted registration/licence approval
• Potential Dual Management opportunity within 6–8 months
• Strong operational support from ownership
• Autonomy to build and shape your own team

Once the home is established, fully operational and the young people are settled, the successful manager will benefit from:

• 4 days onsite, 1 working day from home

This structure is designed to support healthy work‑life balance, empower the Deputy Manager with leadership exposure, create sustainable management practices, and encourage long‑term retention and progression within the leadership team.

• Experience with in Children’s Residential Care
• Understanding of Ofsted regulations and registration requirements
• Confidence to lead a home through registration
• Passion for improving outcomes for young people
• Ability to build and lead high‑performing teams
• Strong safeguarding and leadership knowledge
• Desire to grow with an ambitious provider

Level 5 qualification and previous Registered Manager experience would be highly desirable.

• Wants to move away from firefighting and into a well‑supported environment
• Enjoys building services and creating positive cultures
• Is motivated by progression and autonomy
• Wants to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives
• Is excited by the opportunity to help shape future services

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