
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Probation Period: 3–6 months
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a brand-new children’s residential home. This is a unique opportunity to join a long-term, growth-focused project and play a key role in establishing a high-quality, compliant, and nurturing home for children and young people.
The successful candidate will be involved from the pre-registration stage, helping to shape the service, build the team, and ensure the home meets Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements.
This role offers the opportunity to work with supportive ownership that is genuinely committed to delivering outstanding care and positive outcomes for children and young people, with potential opportunities to be involved in future residential home developments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the registration process with Ofsted and ensure the home meets all regulatory standards.
Develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.
Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing care team.
Ensure all staff follow safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practices.
Maintain high standards of care planning, risk assessment, and documentation.
Ensure the home operates in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
Promote positive outcomes for children, supporting their emotional, educational, and social development.
Build strong relationships with local authorities, professionals, and families.
Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections, maintaining compliance at all times.
About You
We are ideally looking for someone who:
Has previous experience as a Registered Manager, or is an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up
Has been involved in Ofsted registration and/or inspections
Has strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding, and compliance
Demonstrates excellent leadership and team development skills
Is passionate about improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people
Can confidently manage compliance, staff development, and service quality
Requirements
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
Experience working within children’s residential care
Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation
Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team
Enhanced DBS check (required)
What We Offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Opportunity to lead a brand-new residential home
Involvement from the pre-registration stage
Supportive ownership with a focus on quality care and compliance
Long-term career development within a growing organisation
Opportunity to contribute to future residential home projects
Probation Period
The successful candidate will be subject to a probationary period of 3–6 months, during which performance, leadership capability, and suitability for the role will be reviewed.
If you are a motivated leader who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to be part of an exciting new residential care project.

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