Registered Children's Home Manager

Shaw Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Comprehensive management training

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of the Shaw Trust Group, is recruiting a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a brand-new two-bed home in Chaddesden, Derby. You will build the service from the ground up, recruit and develop your team, and ensure high-quality care, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Salary £55,162 - £58,523 per year with bonus schemes and comprehensive management training; partnership with Derby City Council offers opportunities to collaborate on care

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders and external agencies.
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a specialist residential service caring for two young people with complex needs.
• Ensure outstanding standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and inspire a resilient, high-performing team that embodies Homes2Inspire values.
• Promote therapeutic, trauma-informed practice throughout the service.
• Collaborate with Derby City Council and external agencies to share best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Problem-solving

Partnerships

Resilience

Job description

Salary: £55,162 - £58,523 per annum (£26.52 - £28.14 per hour)

Bonus: Eligible for the Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Location: Chaddesden, Derby (DE21)

Opening: 2026

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust, has grown to become the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes. Today, we operate more than 60 homes, supported accommodation services, and high-needs foster care provision, with ambitious plans for further growth in 2026.

Homes2Inspire, in partnership with Derby City Council, is seeking a dedicated, resilient, and ambitious Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a brand-new two-bed children’s home in Chaddesden, Derby (DE21).

This is a unique opportunity to establish and shape a new service from the outset, creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children and young people can thrive. We are looking for a leader who can confidently navigate complex situations, inspire a team, and maintain a clear focus on achieving positive long-term outcomes for children and young people.

About The Home

Located in Chaddesden, Derby, this new two-bed children’s home will support children and young people with complex needs who require a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment.

Working in partnership with Derby City Council, the home will provide high-quality residential care focused on stability, therapeutic support, and improved outcomes for young people.

As Registered Manager, you will have the opportunity to build the culture, recruit and develop your team, and establish a service that reflects Homes2Inspire’s commitment to exceptional care and safeguarding.

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2Inspire is proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group and the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes.

We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential. With the vast majority of our homes rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, we continue to invest in exceptional leaders who share our passion for transforming young lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a specialist residential service supporting two young people with complex needs.
• Ensure outstanding standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and inspire a resilient, high-performing team that embodies Homes2Inspire values.
• Promote therapeutic, trauma-informed practice throughout the service.
• Work collaboratively across a supportive cluster of homes, sharing expertise and best practice.
• Build positive relationships with Derby City Council, external agencies, commissioners, and stakeholders.
• Monitor quality, outcomes, and service performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead on recruitment, development, supervision, and performance management of staff.
• Manage budgets, resources, and occupancy effectively.
• Create a nurturing environment where children and young people can flourish.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a passionate and child-focused leader who brings resilience, compassion, and strong leadership skills.

You'll Ideally Have

• Experience within children's residential care, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders and external agencies.
• A commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• The resilience to manage a demanding but highly rewarding service.

Ambitious Deputy Managers looking to take the next step into Registered Management are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Salary of £55,162 - £58,523 per annum (£26.52 - £28.14 per hour).
• Children's Home Managers Bonus Scheme.
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme for achieving Good and Outstanding inspection outcomes.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating exceptional contributions and achievements.
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new service in partnership with Derby City Council.
• Comprehensive management training and leadership development.
• Three weeks of paid mandatory training.
• Structured career progression opportunities across a growing national organisation.
• Unum Healthcare, providing healthcare reimbursements, remote GP access, wellbeing resources, and mental health support.
• Aviva Digicare, including Digital GP appointments, annual health checks, and mental health assessments.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free counselling and wellbeing support.
• Dedicated wellbeing support services.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, travel, and holidays.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Christmas vouchers and long-service recognition awards.
• Access to Shaw Trust employee networks and inclusion groups.

Please Note

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire's Safer Recruitment Policy.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date.

Due to our partnership working with Derby City Council, personal information provided by applicants may be shared with our partner organisation as part of the recruitment process.

Interviews will take place in person during planned assessment days. Please contact our Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments or accessibility support.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Homes2Inspire, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people with disabilities, individuals with lived experience of social exclusion, and care-experienced people.

Male staff are currently under-represented within our residential childcare services and, while appointments are made solely on merit, we welcome applications from men to help create diverse and balanced teams.

As part of our safer recruitment process, suitable candidates may occasionally be considered for alternative Homes2Inspire services where appropriate.