Residential Manager
hace 1 día
Bedford
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home 📍 Bedford, Bedfordshire 💼 Full-time | Permanent 💷 £45,000 – £55,000 DOE + Performance Bonus Headstart Group is preparing to open a small, therapeutic children’s home in Bedford, providing safety, stability and high-quality care for up to 4 children with social, emotional and behavioural needs (SEMH/EBD). We are now looking for an experienced, confident and child-centred Registered Manager to lead the home from the very beginning. This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand-new service, influence its culture and create a nurturing home where children genuinely feel safe, valued and supported. ⭐ About the Role As the Registered Manager, you will: • Lead the day-to-day operation of the home, • Build, support and develop your own staff team, • Create a therapeutic, structured and child-centred environment, • Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations & Quality Standards, • Oversee referrals, placement planning, safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration, • Drive continuous improvement and embed strong values into the home, • Lead the Ofsted registration process and prepare the home for inspections You’ll have the autonomy to put your own footprint on the home, shape routines and systems, and establish a positive workplace culture from the start. ⭐ What We Offer • £45,000 – £55,000 DOE, • Performance bonus for achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, • Strong support from an experienced Responsible Individual (RI), • Clear progression opportunities into senior roles as the organisation grows, • The chance to influence the home’s setup, culture and long-term direction ⭐ About You We are looking for someone who: • Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s home, • Has strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements, • Is committed to trauma-informed, child-centred practice, • Can develop, motivate and lead a staff team with professionalism and empathy, • Communicates clearly, confidently and with emotional intelligence, • Holds (or is working towards) the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare Preferred but not essential: Experience opening a new children’s home or working in a newly established home. (We welcome applications regardless — this experience is an advantage, not a requirement.) Above all, you’ll bring passion, resilience and a genuine commitment to creating a safe, stable environment where children can thrive. ⭐ About Headstart Group Headstart Group is a family-led, values-driven residential care provider opening its first home in Bedford. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, therapeutic care and provide children with the stability, safety and opportunities they deserve. With plans for future growth, this role also offers excellent long-term progression. ⭐ How to Apply For a confidential conversation or to request a full job description: 📧 📱 07775 793211 You can also apply directly through LinkedIn with your CV.