Registered Manager - Childrens Home in Cheltenham

Ofsted Registered Manager

Location: Gloucester

Home: Solo placement or 2 bed depending on requirements

Salary: £55,000

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with participation in the on-call rota

Job description:

Lead a brand-new children's residential home from the very beginning and shape the culture, team and outcomes from day one. Within Reach Services is looking for an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step into registration to lead a brand-new children's residential service in Gloucester. This is a rare opportunity to establish a high-quality home from the ground up and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

We are looking for either:

• An experienced Ofsted Registered Manager who is ready to lead a new service, or
• A strong Deputy Manager with substantial children's residential experience who is ready to step up into registration.

To be considered, you must have:

• At least 2 years experience in children's residential care within the last 5 years
• Leadership experience as a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or be willing to work towards it)
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What you can expect in return:

• Performance-related annual bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes
• Fully funded Level 5 to 7 qualification
• Four wellbeing days per year for personal use
• Annual leave of 20 days plus bank holidays
• On-site parking and parking permit for use in city centre locations across Gloucestershire
• Laptop and work phone provided
• Service Awards: £200 after 2 years, £400 after 5 years, £600 after 10 years
• £900 employee referral bonus
• Blue Light Card Eligibility
• Workplace pension
• Casual wear
• Annual company wide events

The role:

This is an opportunity to build a children's home from the beginning rather than inherit an existing service. You will play a key role in establishing the home environment, developing the team, embedding a positive culture and creating a safe, nurturing setting where young people with emotional and behavioural needs or learning difficulties can thrive. The home will care for a maximum of two children, allowing for highly personalised care, stronger relationships and meaningful outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to help furnish and personalise the home to reflect the individual needs of each young person.

You will be supported by a strong leadership structure, including Deputy/Assistant Managers, Team Leaders and Support Workers, giving you the resources and support needed to establish and lead a high-quality service. We are proud to confirm that we do not use any temporary agency staff across any of our homes.

Why choose Within Reach?

Within Reach Services is a leading privately owned provider of complex care in the Gloucestershire area. We currently operate 7 Ofsted registered children's homes and 3 CQC registered adult homes. We invest heavily in our managers through structured leadership support, career development, funded qualifications and a strong operational framework. Our children's homes support young people with SEMH and LD needs, and every home is fully staffed with permanent team members.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a compassionate and confident leader who understands both the regulatory responsibilities of an Ofsted registered home and the importance of creating a stable, nurturing environment for children and young people. You will receive comprehensive support from two Deputy Managers, our Responsible Individual Trevor, our Operational Lead Mimi, and our in-house Recruitment and Onboarding Team, ensuring full staffing without reliance on agency staff.