At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new children's home, ensuring high standards of 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 to influence the home's culture and future success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young people's lives while shaping a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Registered Manager and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Chaddesden, Derby (DE21)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
We’re 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’ll 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
Registered Manager - Children's Home in Leicester employer: RJS Resourcing Ltd
Join a forward-thinking provider in Chaddesden, Derby, where you will lead a brand-new children's home dedicated to supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. With a competitive salary and a fully prepared environment, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the home's culture and make a meaningful impact on children's lives while benefiting from a supportive leadership team and clear pathways for career progression.
