OFSTED Registered Manager

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Fully funded Level 5–7 qualifications

Wellbeing days

Annual leave + bank holidays

On-site parking

Laptop provided

Work phone provided

Employee referral bonus

Blue Light Card

Workplace pension

Casual dress

Annual company events

Job summary

Within Reach Services is seeking an experienced Registered Manager or strong Deputy Manager to lead a brand-new children’s residential service in Gloucester. You will shape the home from the ground up, define culture, recruit and develop the team, and deliver safe, nurturing care for young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

The role offers full-time hours (40 per week), and involves on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in children’s residential care within the last 5 years.
• Leadership experience as a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or be willing to work towards it).
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead a brand-new children’s home from day one and shape culture, team and outcomes.
• Establish a positive home culture and embed safety and nurture for young people with emotional/behavioural needs or learning difficulties.
• Line manage Deputy/Assistant Managers, Team Leaders and Support Workers to ensure high-quality service.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure Ofsted readiness and regulatory compliance across the home.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Regulatory compliance

Driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Job description

Lead a brand-new children’s residential home from the very beginning and shape the culture, team and outcomes from day one.

Within Reach Services is looking for an experiencedRegistered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step into registrationto lead a brand-new children’s residential service in Gloucester. This is a rare opportunity to establish a high-quality home from the ground up and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

Working Hours:

Full time, 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Must be happy to participate in the on call rota

We are looking for either:

An experienced Ofsted Registered Manager who is ready to lead a new service, ora strong Deputy Manager with substantial children’s residential experience who is ready to step up into registration.

To be considered, you must have:

• At least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care within the last 5 years
• Leadership experience as a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or be willing to work towards it)
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What you can expect in return:

• Performance-related annual bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes
• Fully funded Level 5 to 7 qualification
• Four wellbeing days per year for personal use
• Annual leave of 20 days plus bank holidays
• On-site parking and parking permit for use in city centre locations across Gloucestershire
• Laptop and work phone provided
• Service Awards: £200 after 2 years, £400 after 5 years, £600 after 10 years
• £900 employee referral bonus
• Blue Light Card Eligibility
• Workplace pension
• Casual wear
• Annual company wide events

The role:

This is an opportunity to build a children’s home from the beginning rather than inherit an existing service. You will play a key role in establishing the home environment, developing the team, embedding a positive culture and creating a safe, nurturing setting where young people with emotional and behavioural needs or learning difficulties can thrive.

The home will care for a maximum of two children, allowing for highly personalised care, stronger relationships and meaningful outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to help furnish and personalise the home to reflect the individual needs of each young person.

You will be supported by a strong leadership structure, including Deputy/Assistant Managers, Team Leaders and Support Workers, giving you the resources and support needed to establish and lead a high-quality service. We are proud to confirm that we do not use any temporary agency staff across any of our homes.

Why choose Within Reach?

Within Reach Services is a leading privately owned provider of complex care in the Gloucestershire area. We currently operate7 Ofsted registered children’s homes and 3 CQC registered adult homes.

We invest heavily in our managers through structured leadership support, career development, funded qualifications and a strong operational framework.

Our children’s homes support young people with SEMH and LD needs, and every home is fully staffed with permanent team members.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a compassionate and confident leader who understands both the regulatory responsibilities of an Ofsted registered home and the importance of creating a stable, nurturing environment for children and young people.

You will receive comprehensive support from two Deputy Managers, our Responsible Individual Trevor, our Operational Lead Mimi, and our in-house Recruitment and Onboarding Team, ensuring full staffing without reliance on agency staff.