At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a new children's home, ensuring high-quality care and compliance.
- Company: Safe Haven Talent, dedicated to improving outcomes for young people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, ongoing training, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment focused on quality, integrity, and child-centred care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in an Ofsted-registered home.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Safe Haven Talent is recruiting an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager for a two-bed children’s residential home based in Derby (DE23). This new service will support young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), including those with trauma and attachment needs. It is a unique opportunity to lead the registration, setup, and launch of a small, high-quality home designed to provide stability, safety, and meaningful outcomes for young people.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and compliance of the home, ensuring adherence to Ofsted, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards, including Regulation 44 monitoring. You will be the driving force in building a committed and skilled team, developing a therapeutic culture, and maintaining the highest standards of care and safeguarding.
We are seeking a proven leader with a strong Ofsted track record, capable of delivering excellence in residential childcare. The successful applicant will be experienced in managing or registering a home rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ and will bring passion, professionalism, and a child-centred approach to every aspect of the role.
Requirements
- Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce (Residential Childcare).
- Ideally hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or be actively working towards completion.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in an Ofsted-registered children’s home.
- Proven track record of achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted inspection ratings (verifiable).
- Previous experience registering or supporting the registration of a new home with Ofsted.
- In-depth understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Regulation 44 reporting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of child safeguarding, child protection, and LADO procedures.
- No live LADO or safeguarding referrals within the last six months.
- Enhanced DBS check (clean) and full UK driving licence (essential).
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent working knowledge of Ofsted compliance, audits, and inspection processes.
- Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships with Ofsted, local authorities, CAMHS, education, and health partners.
- Sound financial and operational management capability.
- Emotionally resilient, proactive, and calm under pressure.
- Committed to trauma-informed, therapeutic practice and achieving positive outcomes for young people with EBD.
Applicants who have not managed or registered an Ofsted-regulated children’s home, or who do not meet the required qualifications and experience, will not be considered.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- Performance Bonus: Available and linked to Ofsted outcomes and operational success
- Benefits Include:
- Attractive performance-related bonus scheme.
- Referral bonus for recommending successful candidates.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a new two-bed EBD service to Ofsted excellence.
- Support with Level 5 Leadership qualification (if not yet achieved).
- Ongoing CPD, training, and professional development.
- Clear career progression within a growing, values-led organisation.
- A supportive environment focused on quality, integrity, and child-centred care.
We are seeking experienced, Ofsted-ready leaders who are passionate about improving outcomes for young people. If you are committed to delivering excellence in residential childcare and ready to take ownership of a new home, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping a service where every young person feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
