Childrens Home Registered Manager

Children’s Registered Manager – New 2-Bed Complex Needs Home ? ST5 2JP
? £52,000 – £62,000 + Bonus Structure
? £8,000 Performance Bonus + £5,000 On Successful Ofsted Registration

Are you an ambitious, passionate and experienced Children’s Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to build something genuinely special from the ground up?

We are launching a brand-new 2-bed Children’s Residential Home supporting young people with complex needs and learning difficulties, and we are now searching for the right Registered Manager to lead the service through registration and into a successful, stable and rewarding future.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a strong leader who wants real autonomy, long-term progression and the chance to shape a home with full backing and investment already in place.

Everything is ready.
The property is secured.
The infrastructure is in place.
The vision is clear.

Now we need the right Registered Manager to lead the Ofsted application and create an outstanding home environment where children can truly thrive.

What Makes This Opportunity Different? This is not a turnaround project.
This is not a struggling home.
This 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 monthsThe organisation is focused on long-term stability, quality outcomes and creating an environment where managers are trusted and valued.

The Home ? Brand-new 2-bed Children’s Residential Home
? Supporting young people with complex needs and learning difficulties
? Located in ST5 2JP

The service will focus on delivering high-quality, nurturing and structured care for children requiring specialist support within a safe and stable environment.

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

Work-Life Balance That Actually Exists 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 homeThis structure is designed to:

Support healthy work-life balance
Empower the Deputy Manager with leadership exposure
Create sustainable management practices
Encourage long-term retention and progression within the leadership teamWe Are Looking For We are seeking a confident and experienced leader who:

Has experience within Children’s Residential Care
Understands Ofsted regulations and registration requirements
Can confidently lead a home through registration
Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people
Can build and lead high-performing teams
Has strong safeguarding and leadership knowledge
Wants to grow with an ambitious providerLevel 5 qualification and previous Registered Manager experience would be highly desirable.

This Role Would Suit Someone Who:
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 servicesIf you are a motivated Children’s Registered Manager ready for your next major opportunity, we would love to speak with you.

? Apply now or contact (url removed) for a confidential discussion