Ofsted Registered Manager - Nottingham

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 outcomes

What 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 team

What''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 & systems

What 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 people

Why 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 ratings

Apply today or contact (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.