At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new children's home, shaping care practices and building a strong team.
- Company: Ambitious provider opening a flagship children's residential home in Bracknell.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Autonomy to create your own team and culture in a brand-new facility.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on young lives while developing a positive, therapeutic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Registered Manager with knowledge of EBD and Ofsted regulations.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire (RG42)
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum
Performance Bonus
Please note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
We're working with an ambitious provider that is opening a flagship, purpose-built Children's Residential Home specialising in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in Bracknell. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the launch of a brand-new, high-specification home from the ground up. The home will offer a therapeutic environment with six spacious en-suite bedrooms and professionally landscaped gardens, all designed to provide outstanding care and support for young people. If you're looking for the chance to make your mark, build your own team, and shape the culture of a new service, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the registration process and secure Ofsted registration for the home.
- Develop and implement robust policies, procedures and therapeutic care practices in line with Ofsted regulations.
- Recruit, develop and inspire a high-performing residential care team.
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the home, driving high standards of care with the goal of achieving an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities, Children's Services and commissioning teams to support referrals and occupancy.
- Manage budgets, occupancy levels and overall operational performance.
- Ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment where young people can thrive.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential setting supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
- A proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspection outcomes.
- Strong leadership skills with experience recruiting, developing and retaining residential care teams.
- Excellent knowledge of children's home legislation, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
- Established relationships with Local Authorities and commissioning teams would be advantageous.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
What's on Offer
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- The opportunity to lead and develop a brand-new, purpose-built children's home.
- Autonomy to build your own team and establish a positive, therapeutic culture.
- Excellent long-term career progression with a growing organisation.
- Support from an experienced senior leadership team committed to achieving outstanding outcomes.
If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking for an opportunity to build a new service from the ground up and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Registered Manager - Children's Home in Bracknell employer: Career Makers
Join a forward-thinking provider in Bracknell, where you will have the unique opportunity to lead a brand-new, purpose-built Children's Residential Home specialising in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. With a strong focus on creating a therapeutic environment, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside competitive salaries and performance-related bonuses. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the autonomy to shape your team and service from the ground up.
