At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new children's home, ensuring top-notch care and compliance.
- Company: Join a growing provider dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and potential for career progression.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity with a strong support system and room for growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a brand-new home and impact young lives positively.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Registered Manager and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management.
The predicted salary is between 46202 - 52100 £ per year.
Location: Chaddesden, Derby (DE21)
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 2-bed children's home in Chaddesden, Derby, supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an excellent opportunity to join a provider at an exciting stage of growth. The home is fully prepared and ready for registration, with the staffing team already in place, policies and procedures completed, and all groundwork undertaken. The successful candidate will step into a well-prepared environment and take the home through registration and into operation. There is also future potential for the successful candidate to progress into a dual-registration role as the organisation continues to expand.
The Role
- As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the registration, leadership, and day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
- You will work closely with the senior leadership team to establish a positive culture, build strong relationships with local authorities, and create an environment where children can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the home through Ofsted registration and opening
- Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Promote a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people
- Lead, develop, and support the existing staff team
- Maintain excellent safeguarding practices and risk management processes
- Build positive relationships with local authorities and external professionals
- Drive positive outcomes for children across education, wellbeing, and independence
- Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections
- Monitor quality assurance, compliance, and service development
About You
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
- Track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
- Strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
- Passionate about delivering outstanding care and outcomes for children
- Full UK Driving Licence preferred
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £50,000 - £55,000
- Brand-new home with all foundations already in place
- Existing staff team ready to support the launch
- Opportunity to shape the home's culture and future success
- Potential progression into a dual-registration position
- Supportive and ambitious leadership team
- Genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives
This role would suit an experienced Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge, or someone seeking the opportunity to take ownership of a new service with strong support already in place.
At RJS, we partner with values-driven children's care providers across the UK and work on a continuous stream of exciting opportunities within the sector.
Registered Manager - Chidrens Residential Home in Chesterfield employer: Resourcing Group
Join a dynamic and supportive team at our brand-new children's residential home in Chaddesden, Derby, where you will have the opportunity to lead and shape a nurturing environment for young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. With a competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000, a well-prepared setting ready for registration, and a strong focus on employee growth, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while progressing your career within a values-driven organisation.
