At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new children's residential home and ensure outstanding care for young people.
- Company: Ambitious provider opening a flagship children's home in Bracknell.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: Join a growing organisation and thrive in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on children's lives while building a brand-new service.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Registered Manager with strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Bracknell
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum + Performance Bonus
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). 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.
- 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.
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.
Performance-related bonus scheme.
The opportunity to lead and develop a brand-new, purpose-built children's home.
Excellent long-term career progression with a growing organisation.
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 Residential Care in Reading employer: Career Makers
Join a forward-thinking provider dedicated to transforming the lives of young people in Bracknell through a state-of-the-art Children's Residential Home. With a strong emphasis on employee development, you will have the chance to lead a passionate team in a nurturing environment while enjoying competitive salary packages and performance bonuses. This role not only offers the opportunity to shape a new service but also provides excellent long-term career progression within a supportive and ambitious organisation.
