Children's Home Registered Manager
13 days ago
Nottingham
Job Role: Childrenâs Home Registered Manager Location: Nottingham (NG23 â New 4-Bed Home) Salary: ÂŁ54,080 basic, with potential earnings up to ÂŁ64,280 including bonuses Contract: Permanent, full-time Hours: 39 hours per week (including rota-based evenings, weekends and sleep-ins) Role Overview We are recruiting an experienced and driven Childrenâs Home Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 4-bed residential childrenâs home in Nottingham, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in a mixed-gender EBD setting. This role presents an excellent opportunity for either an established Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready for progression, with a proven leadership background within childrenâs residential services. As Childrenâs Home Registered Manager, you will hold full accountability for the day-to-day management of the home, from registration through to inspection, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care and full regulatory compliance. You will lead and develop a dedicated care team, embed robust safeguarding practice, and create a stable, supportive environment where young people can build emotional resilience and achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Home Management ⢠Act as the appointed Childrenâs Home Registered Manager for the service, ⢠Hold full operational and strategic responsibility for the home, ⢠Lead the service through Ofsted opening and registration, ⢠Ensure ongoing inspection readiness and regulatory compliance, ⢠Ensure staffing levels, rotas and on-call arrangements meet service needs, ⢠Ensure high-quality, outcome-focused care is delivered consistently, ⢠Promote the rights, welfare and safeguarding of all young people, ⢠Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies are implemented effectively, ⢠Maintain full compliance with:, ⢠Childrenâs Homes Regulations, ⢠SCCIF and Ofsted standards, ⢠Safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, ⢠Recruit, induct, supervise and appraise the residential staff team, ⢠Ensure mandatory training and continuous professional development requirements are met, ⢠Provide strong leadership and consistent practice direction, ⢠Manage performance, grievances and disciplinary matters where required, ⢠Maintain accurate records and reporting systems for young people and staff, ⢠Prepare management information and statutory returns, ⢠Monitor budgets and ensure financial targets are achieved, ⢠Ensure the home environment, premises and equipment are safe, compliant and well maintained, ⢠Participate in management forums and contribute to service development, ⢠Take part in the on-call rota as required Essential Criteria ⢠Experience working within Childrenâs Residential Homes, ⢠Minimum 2â3 yearsâ experience in a senior role (Deputy Manager or above), ⢠Proven experience leading and managing staff teams, ⢠Strong knowledge of:, ⢠Childrenâs Homes Regulations, ⢠SCCIF and Ofsted inspection frameworks, ⢠Safeguarding and child protection procedures, ⢠Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), ⢠Hold or be working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, ⢠Evidence of contributing to Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes, ⢠Ability to manage challenging behaviour with emotional resilience, ⢠Excellent written, verbal and report-writing skills, ⢠Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality, ⢠Full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport, ⢠Willingness to travel for interviews and managersâ meetings, ⢠Commutable distance to the home, ⢠Any disciplinaries or failed fit person decisions must be declared, ⢠Salary expectations aligned with the advertised package Desirable Criteria ⢠Experience as a Registered Manager within an EBD setting, ⢠Strong Deputy Manager ready to progress into a Registered Manager role, ⢠Experience opening or registering a new childrenâs home, ⢠Consistent Ofsted inspection history rated Good or Outstanding Salary & Benefits ⢠£54,080 basic salary, rising to ÂŁ64,280 with bonuses, ⢠Ofsted bonus: ÂŁ3,000 for an Outstanding inspection, ⢠Occupancy bonus: ÂŁ600 per month at full occupancy, ⢠On-call payments: ÂŁ25 weekday / ÂŁ35 weekend, ⢠Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, ⢠Pension scheme in line with government guidance, ⢠Petrol allowance for business travel (business insurance required) Additional Information ⢠Ofsted rating currently N/A â home requires opening and registration, ⢠39 hours per week, including sleep-in duties as required by rota, ⢠Some office-based days required to support administrative duties, ⢠Role subject to statutory checks and Ofsted approval