Registered Manager - Children\'s Home Settings in Huddersfield

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (New Home) Huddersfield (Prime location with excellent transport links) £55,000 – £60,000 per annum (negotiable for an exceptional candidate) + Performance Bonus Permanent, Full-Time A Rare Opportunity to Build Your Legacy We are offering a truly unique and rare opportunity for an exceptional Children\’s Home Manager—or a high-potential Deputy ready to step up—to build a brand new, outstanding-rated home from the ground up. This is your chance to define what exceptional care looks like. This isn\’t a role where you inherit legacy issues. This is your chance to build a legacy of your own. You will have the autonomy and support to: * Design and Implement Your Vision: Create a therapeutic, nurturing environment based on your professional philosophy and best practice. * Recruit and Shape Your Ideal Team: Build a dedicated, skilled team from scratch, with a guaranteed industry-leading staff-to-child ratio. * Establish a Gold-Standard Culture: From day one, embed a culture of safety, respect, and aspiration that allows young people to flourish. * Lead with Impact: Take full operational responsibility for a new service, ensuring compliance with The Children\’s Homes Regulations and achieving outstanding outcomes. For ambitious Deputy Managers: This role comes with a dedicated, structured mentoring programme from our experienced leadership team to support your transition into management and your Ofsted registration. What We\’re Looking For: * Essential: A minimum of 2 years\’ experience as a Registered Manager or 3-4 years as a Deputy Manager within a home rated \’Good\’ or \’Outstanding\’ by Ofsted. * Essential: A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or a committed plan to achieve this qualification. * Essential: A proven passion for creating therapeutic environments and a strong understanding of relevant legislation (The Children Act 1989, safeguarding). * Essential: Full UK Driving Licence. * The Vision: The leadership skills, creativity, and integrity to build something exceptional. Why Join Us? Our Commitment to You We don\’t just offer a job; we offer a partnership to build a legacy. In return for your expertise and vision, we provide: * Unrivalled Opportunity: The professional freedom to create and lead your own service without legacy issues. * Competitive Remuneration Package: * A negotiable salary of £55,000 – £60,000. * £2,000 Registration Bonus: Payable upon successful registration of the new home with Ofsted. * £5,000 Ofsted Outcome Bonus: Awarded for achieving a \’Good\’ or \’Outstanding\’ rating in your first Ofsted inspection. * Comprehensive Support: Full backing from an experienced leadership team and robust operational support from HR, Quality, and Compliance. * Industry-Leading Benefits Package: * Generous Holiday Allowance: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). * Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing training, including support for Level 7 and therapeutic qualifications. * Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), cashback health plan, and life assurance. * Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme and a generous employee referral scheme (£500). * Practical Perks: Free on-site parking, flexitime, and a supportive on-call system. If you are a visionary leader ready to build a home where young people can truly thrive, we would love to hear from you