Ofsted Registered Manager - Nottingham

CV-LibraryBingham, NottinghamshirepermanentPosted: 30 April 2026
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Registered Manager - Children's Residential

NG13 / NG32 (Nottinghamshire)
£48 000 - £52,000 per annum
Full-time | 40 hours + on-call

Ready to launch your own children's home?

This is a rare opportunity for a Registered Manager (Level 5) to lead the set-up and registration of a brand-new 2-bed children's residential home.

You'll be joining an established provider with 6 successful homes already operating, giving you the backing, structure, and support while still having the autonomy to build your own service from day one.

The Service

Brand new 2-bed home
Supporting young people aged 6-17
Focus on trauma-informed, therapeutic care
Opportunity to shape the home's culture, team, and outcomesWhat You'll Be Doing

Lead the set-up and Ofsted registration of the home
Take full responsibility as Registered Manager & DSL
Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 & Quality Standards
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing care team
Drive safeguarding, quality, and positive outcomes for children
Oversee care planning, behaviour management, and risk assessments
Manage budgets, staffing, and overall service performance
Work closely with the Responsible Individual and senior leadership teamWhat's in Place

You won't be starting from scratch alone the organisation already provides:

Responsible Individual
Deputy Manager
HR & Recruitment support
Finance infrastructure
Established policies, procedures & systemsWhat We're Looking For

Qualifications

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children's Residential) (or working towards)Experience

Current Registered Manager OR strong Deputy Manager ready to step up
Minimum 3 years' senior experience in children's residential care
Experience working with challenging behaviours / EBD
Strong understanding of Ofsted, safeguarding & regulations
Experience with opening new homes or registrations (highly desirable)Skills

Strong leadership and team management
Ability to manage complex and high-pressure situations
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Passion for improving outcomes for young peopleWhy Apply?

Lead your own home from day one
Strong support from an established provider
Full internal infrastructure already in place
Career progression opportunities
Opportunity to achieve Good/Outstanding Ofsted ratingsApply today or contact (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion

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