Children's Home Registered Manager

Office Angels; Highweek; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus on top of basic salary

33 days annual leave

Pension contribution

On-call allowance

Job summary

Office Angels are seeking a Registered Manager to lead a brand-new children’s home in Newton Abbot. You will shape culture and standards from day one, ensuring safeguarding and outstanding care.

You’ll build and guide a team of about 12 residential carers, engage with social services, and drive service development to deliver positive outcomes for children in care.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification or equivalent is required.
• QCF Level 5 in Leadership/Management desirable for residential childcare.
• Level 3 Children's Workforce Diploma is desirable.
• Minimum 2 years residential childcare experience with supervisory/management exposure.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and Ofsted requirements.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day management and operation of the children's home in line with regulations and safeguarding.
• Support with the setup and development of the new service, including establishing standards and preparing for opening.
• Ensure the welfare, safety and development of children remains at the heart of service delivery.
• Lead, motivate, coach and develop a team of approximately 12 residential care staff, including supervision and performance management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, contractual obligations and quality standards, and prepare for Ofsted inspections.
• Build strong relationships with social workers, local authorities, families and external professionals.
• Support with budget management and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

Social Work qualification

QCF Level 5 qualification

Level 3 Children's Workforce Diploma

Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification

Job description

Children's Home Registered Manager

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE

Hours: Permanent - Full-time, 9.00am to 5.00pm with flexibility around the needs of the home

Benefits

Opportunity to earn a bonus on top of basic salary, 33 days annual leave, standard pension contribution and on‑call allowance (TBC)

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity to join a brand‑new children's home in Newton Abbot as a Registered Manager. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced children's care professional to join at the very beginning of the journey and play a key role in shaping the culture, values and standards of the service from day one.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children in care, enjoy building services from the ground up and have the leadership skills to create a safe, nurturing and positive home environment, then we would love to hear from you!

The Company

Our client is opening a brand‑new children's home in Newton Abbot and is looking to appoint an experienced Children's Home Registered Manager to lead the service from the very beginning.

This is an exciting opportunity to join at the start of a new venture and have genuine input into the development of the home, supporting with the setup, establishing high standards of care and creating a positive environment for children in care and staff.

As the first person to join the service, you will have the autonomy and support to shape the home's culture, values and processes, ensuring safeguarding, compliance and outstanding care are embedded from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the effective day‑to‑day management and operation of the children's home in line with Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation.
• Support with the setup and development of the new service, including establishing operational standards, sourcing resources and preparing the home for opening.
• Ensure the welfare, safety and development of children living in the home remains at the heart of everything the service delivers.
• Lead, motivate, coach and develop a team of approximately 12 residential care staff, including managing supervision, training and performance.
• Ensure the home meets all regulatory requirements, contractual obligations and quality standards, preparing for Ofsted inspections and driving continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with social workers, local authorities, families and external professionals to ensure children receive the best possible support.
• Support with budget management and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve positive outcomes.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring a safe environment for both children and staff.

Skills, Experience & Knowledge Requirements

• A Social Work qualification, QCF Level 5 qualification, or currently working towards this.
• Level 3 Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, or willingness to enrol.
• Minimum of 2 years residential childcare experience, with previous supervisory or management experience within a care environment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements and best practice within residential childcare.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing teams with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A passionate and driven individual who is committed to improving outcomes for children in care and creating a positive, supportive home environment.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Applications will also be considered from qualified Social Workers who have experience working within a management role and are currently working towards their Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Opportunity to earn a bonus on top of basic salary.
• 33 days annual leave entitlement.
• Standard pension contribution included.
• Opportunity to make a real difference by shaping a brand‑new children's home from the beginning.

We are an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.