Ofsted Registered Manager

Autonomous leadership role | New service growth | Clear progression to Responsible Individual | Ofsted-focused residential care

If you are an experienced Registered Manager in children’s residential care and want the autonomy to shape a home from the ground up, this is an opportunity to lead with purpose. You will take full ownership of a new children’s home, with a clear pathway towards Responsible Individual as the organisation expands.

This role offers the chance to influence culture, standards and outcomes from day one. You will be trusted to build a stable, compliant, and nurturing environment that delivers strong Ofsted outcomes and genuine progress for young people.

Package & Benefits
• Salary £60,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Welcome bonus up to £5,000, payable upon Ofsted registration and subject to repayment terms within 12 months.
• 32 days annual leave per annum.
• Discretionary bonus following Ofsted registration.
• Pension contribution.
• Funded essential qualifications and ongoing CPD.
• Business vehicle where required.
• Paid DBS check if required.
• Birthday day off and long service awards.

About the Company
You will be joining a growing children’s residential care provider expanding throughout 2025. The organisation is focused on creating warm, family-style homes that prioritise safeguarding, education, and positive long-term outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the registration and ongoing compliance of the children’s home in line with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Oversee safeguarding, care planning, staffing, and quality assurance to deliver consistently high standards.
• Manage budgets, rotas, supervision, and performance management to maintain a stable and effective team.
• Drive service improvement planning and prepare the home for inspection readiness at all times.

About You
• Minimum two years’ experience within the past five years in children’s residential care, with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or willingness to complete.
• Strong working knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted frameworks.

If you would like to explore whether this Registered Manager role aligns with your experience and ambitions, even if your CV is not fully up to date, we welcome a conversation. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.