Registered Manager REF RRC1

Our client is seeking either an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to progress into registration to lead a brand-new children’s residential home.

The home is currently progressing through registration and will provide a therapeutic, child-centred environment for up to two children aged approximately 8–17 years with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing a new service, developing a positive culture, building a dedicated team, and creating an environment where children can achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

• Lead the registration and opening of a new children’s residential home.
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Promote safeguarding and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Recruit, lead, supervise and develop a high-performing staff team.
• Maintain high standards of care, compliance and operational performance.
• Develop positive working relationships with local authorities, families and external professionals.
• Support continuous service development and quality improvement.
• Create and embed a therapeutic, child-centred culture throughout the home.

Requirements

• Previous experience within an Ofsted-regulated children’s residential setting.
• Either:
  • Previous Registered Manager experience, or
  • Significant Deputy Manager experience with the capability to progress into registration.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or Level 3 with active progression towards Level 5 (depending on experience).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, children’s legislation and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE).
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new children’s residential home.
• Supportive senior leadership.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Excellent long-term career progression.
• Potential opportunity for equity/shareholding for the right individual.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader, or an aspiring Registered Manager, to build a therapeutic children’s home from the ground up and play a significant role in its long-term success.