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OFSTED Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location : Leicester
37.5 hours per week | Permanent
Salary :£51,500 - £53,000 per annum + £7,500 Welcome Bonus

We are opening a brand-new, 3-bed OFSTED-registered children's residential home in Leicester and are seeking an experienced, values-led Registered Manager to lead the service from launch.

The home will support children and young people aged 8-17 with learning disabilities and emotional/behavioural needs, providing a warm, therapeutic, and empowering environment where young people can build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive, personalised outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to shape a new service from the ground up and play a key role in embedding high standards of care, safeguarding, and operational excellence.

The Role

As the OFSTED Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for the leadership, compliance, and performance of the home. You will:

Lead and manage a therapeutic, child-centred residential service
Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Embed a strong safeguarding culture and manage risk effectively
Recruit, lead, motivate, and develop a skilled and committed staff team
Oversee day-to-day operations including budgets, rotas, and resources
Build positive relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals
Drive continuous improvement and uphold the home's Statement of Purpose
Create a stable, nurturing environment where young people can thrive

About You

You will be an experienced leader within children's residential care who brings strong values, resilience, and a genuine passion for improving young people's lives.

Essential requirements:

Significant experience managing children's residential homes
Strong understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks
Experience supporting young people aged 8-17 with learning disabilities and/or EBD
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce
QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children's Services
(or willingness to work towards)
Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

Competitive salary £51,500 - £53,000
£7,500 welcome bonus
Support with Level 5 qualification if required
Opportunity to open and lead a brand-new home
Supportive senior leadership and clear progression pathwaysApply now to lead a new service and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people