Registered Manager - Children's Home

Are you an experienced and motivated Registered Manager ready to lead a new children's home?

We're seeking a dedicated leader for a brand-new 4-bed EBD home in Somerset, supporting young people aged 11-17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This is a unique opportunity to shape a service from the start, build a passionate team, and create a positive environment where young people can thrive.

As Registered Manager, you'll be accountable for the overall running of the home, ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding compliance, and excellent outcomes for young people. You'll lead, motivate, and develop a team of 7-9 staff while contributing to the operational and strategic development of the home.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Manage admissions, care planning, staff rotas, training, and appraisals.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and legislation.
• Oversee budgets, occupancy, and operational tasks.
• Represent the home professionally with local authorities, external agencies, and the community.

• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in residential childcare, with at least 1 year in a management or supervisory role.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Children & Young People (or working towards).
• Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent).
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of Children's Home legislation.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• UK driving licence with access to a suitable vehicle and ability to undertake on-call duties.

• Salary: Up to £55,000 (including bonuses)
• Ofsted bonuses: £500 for Good / £1,000 for Outstanding
• Occupancy bonus: £525 per month for full home
• Company car allowance: £2,000
• On-call payments: £10 weekdays / £50 weekends
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Non-contributory pension (9% employer contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay and other benefits

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.

Ready to lead a brand-new home and make a real difference? Apply now and take the next step in your career.