We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated leader to oversee a children's residential care home in Stapleford Nottingham.
Job Description:
Jay Care Services Ltd is committed to providing safe, stable, nurturing and therapeutic residential care for children and young people. At Umoja House, our mission is to create a genuine sense of home where children feel safe, valued, respected, and supported to recover from adversity, build confidence, and realise their potential. Our approach is guided by the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards and our Statement of Purpose. We recognise that every child has their own experiences, strengths, needs and aspirations. We provide individualised, consistent and emotionally supportive care that promotes positive relationships, stability, resilience, independence and meaningful outcomes. We believe children deserve more than somewhere safe to live. They deserve a home where they belong, adults they can trust and opportunities to enjoy their childhood, develop their identity and build a positive future.
The Registered Manager of Umoja House, Jay Care Services Ltd is responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership, management and operation of the children’s home, ensuring that children receive safe, consistent and high-quality care in accordance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards and the home’s Statement of Purpose.
The role requires a confident, knowledgeable, and compassionate leader who puts children’s safety, welfare, rights, and individual needs at the centre of all decisions. The Registered Manager will establish and maintain a positive, trauma-informed culture, embedding Jay Care Services' ethos of “Connection Before Correction” through trusting relationships, consistent practice and effective staff leadership.
Working closely with the Responsible Individual and Registered Provider, the Registered Manager will maintain effective safeguarding arrangements, safe staffing, regulatory compliance and robust quality assurance systems. They will ensure staff are appropriately supported, supervised, and developed; concerns are addressed promptly; and children’s experiences and outcomes remain central to evaluating the quality of care provided. The Registered Manager is expected to demonstrate professional integrity, sound judgement, accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement. They will provide clear leadership, promote a culture of openness and professional curiosity, and ensure that Umoja House remains responsive to the changing needs of the children in its care. Above all, the Registered Manager must ensure that Umoja House is more than a safe place to live. It must be a home where children feel valued, experience stability, develop trusting relationships, and have every opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our children’s residential homes located in Nottingham.
As an experienced manager, you will confidently lead and support dedicated teams, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where children and staff can thrive. You will play a key role in establishing and developing this relatively new service - (registered September 2026), ensuring high-quality care delivery while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape and embed best practice across these homes, ensuring outstanding outcomes for the children and young people we support.
What You Need to Be Successful in This RoleEssential:- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent).- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.- In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and relevant legislation in children’s services.- Experience in planning and implementing care plans and maintaining documentation to a high standard in line with Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.- Experience in supporting children and young people with learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties who may display complex behaviours.- Experience leading Ofsted home inspections.DesirableExperience opening or developing new services is advantageous.
