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 months

The 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 home

This 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 team

We 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 provider

Level 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 services

If 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 john.deane@servicecare.org.uk for a confidential discussion.