Children's Home Registered Manager

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Job Role: Childrens Home Registered Manager
Location: Nottingham (NG23 New 4-Bed Home)
Salary: £54,080 basic, with potential earnings up to £64,280 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 Childrens Home Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 4-bed residential childrens 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 childrens residential services. As Childrens 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 Childrens 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
Oversee admissions and discharges in line with placement planning
Care Quality & Safeguarding
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:
Childrens Homes Regulations
SCCIF and Ofsted standards
Safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance
Work collaboratively with social workers, commissioners, education and health professionals
Staff Leadership & Development
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
Foster a resilient, values-led team culture
Compliance, Administration & Resources
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 Childrens Residential Homes
Minimum 23 years experience in a senior role (Deputy Manager or above)
Proven experience leading and managing staff teams
Strong knowledge of:
Childrens 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 managers 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 childrens home
Consistent Ofsted inspection history rated Good or Outstanding
Salary & Benefits
£54,080 basic salary , rising to £64,280 with bonuses
Ofsted bonus: £3,000 for an Outstanding inspection
Occupancy bonus: £600 per month at full occupancy
On-call payments: £25 weekday / £35 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 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

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Job Type:
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Category:
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