Registered Home Manager - (Brand-New Home)

Shaw Trust; Pleasley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Pleasley seeks an exceptional Registered Manager to lead a new trauma-informed children's home. The role involves inspiring a team, ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards, and driving care plans for children's welfare. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and knowledge of Ofsted regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of children's care in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Unum Health Plan 360

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing team with NHS backgrounds

Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience in a children's home.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the leadership and day-to-day running of the home.
• Ensure the home meets Ofsted standards and safeguarding requirements.
• Drive care plans that prioritise stability, well-being, and long-term positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Leadership & Culture

Quality & Compliance

Child-Centred Outcomes

Operational Excellence

Partnership Working

Innovation & Development

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare

Tools

Ofsted regulations

Job description

We're opening a new 4-bed trauma-informed children's home in Pleasley - and we need an exceptional Registered Manager to shape its future. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to create a safe, nurturing environment where young lives can thrive.

As Registered Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the leadership and day-to-day running of our new 4-bed trauma-informed children's home in Pleasley. Your role will include:

• Leadership & Culture: Recruit, develop, and inspire a team committed to therapeutic care. Create a culture of empathy, accountability, and emotional resilience.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure the home meets Ofsted standards, safeguarding requirements, and all regulatory frameworks. Maintain a strong track record of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Child-Centred Outcomes: Drive care plans that prioritise stability, well-being, and long-term positive outcomes for children who have experienced trauma.
• Operational Excellence: Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively. Use data and reflective practice to improve performance and outcomes.
• Partnership Working: Collaborate with the Responsible Individual, local authorities, and external professionals to deliver integrated, high-quality care.
• Innovation & Development: Contribute to shaping Homes2Inspire's future by embedding best practice and supporting service development.

• Level 5 Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience in a children's home
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience in CAMHS or mental health nursing

Since 2007, Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust) has grown to over 55 homes, supported accommodation, and high-needs foster care. We're proud to be the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes, with 92% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Our mission is simple: every child deserves the best possible start in life.

• Unum Health Plan 360 - claim back everyday healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support + counselling sessions
• Wellbeing team with NHS clinical backgrounds
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays + Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus (£500 or £1,000 for Registered Managers)