Children's Home Registered Manager

Location: West Byfleet

Registered Manager Childrens Residential Home (New Home) Huddersfield (Prime location with excellent transport links) £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)  Performance Bonus Permanent, Full-Time A Rare Opportunity to Build Your Legacy We are offering a truly unique and rare opportunity for an exceptional Children's Home Manageror a high-potential Deputy ready to step upto build a brand new, outstanding-rated home from the ground up.

This is your chance to define what exceptional care looks like. This isn't a role where you inherit legacy issues. This is your chance to build a legacy of your own. You will have the autonomy and support to:
Design and Implement Your Vision:
Create a therapeutic, nurturing environment based on your professional philosophy and best practice. Recruit and Shape Your Ideal Team:
Build a dedicated, skilled team from scratch, with a guaranteed industry-leading staff-to-child ratio. Establish a Gold-Standard Culture:
From day one, embed a culture of safety, respect, and aspiration that allows young people to flourish. Lead with Impact:
Take full operational responsibility for a new service, ensuring compliance with The Children's Homes Regulations and achieving outstanding outcomes. For ambitious Deputy Managers:
This role comes with a dedicated, structured mentoring programme from our experienced leadership team to support your transition into management and your Ofsted registration.

What We're Looking For:

Essential: A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager or 3-4 years as a Deputy Manager within a home rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. Essential: A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or a committed plan to achieve this qualification. Essential: A proven passion for creating therapeutic environments and a strong understanding of relevant legislation (The Children Act 1989, safeguarding).

Essential:
Full UK Driving Licence. The Vision:
The leadership skills, creativity, and integrity to build something exceptional. Why Join Us? Our Commitment to You We don't just offer a job; we offer a partnership to build a legacy. In return for your expertise and vision, we provide:
Unrivalled Opportunity:
The professional freedom to create and lead your own service without legacy issues. Competitive Remuneration Package: A negotiable salary of £55,000 - £60,000. £2,000 Registration Bonus:
Payable upon successful registration of the new home with Ofsted. £5,000 Ofsted Outcome Bonus:
Awarded for achieving a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' rating in your first Ofsted inspection. Comprehensive Support:
Full backing from an experienced leadership team and robust operational support from HR, Quality, and Compliance. Industry-Leading Benefits Package:
Generous Holiday Allowance: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Professional Development:
Commitment to ongoing training, including support for Level 7 and therapeutic qualifications. Health & Wellbeing:
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), cashback health plan, and life assurance.

Financial Benefits:

Company pension scheme and a generous employee referral scheme (£500). Practical Perks:
Free on-site parking, flexitime, and a supportive on-call system. If you are a visionary leader ready to build a home where young people can truly thrive, we would love to hear from you.