Registered Home Manager - Derby - 2 bed home (Opening Summer 2026)

Shaw Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Derby is seeking a Registered Home Manager to lead a new two-bed home for young people with complex needs. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of care and compliance while inspiring a resilient team. This role offers a salary of £47,651 annually plus potential bonuses, along with a supportive working environment and opportunities for personal development. Ideal for those passionate about improving lives within the community.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Employee benefits – vouchers and cash-back plans

Access to well-being support, including counselling

Qualifications

• Experience managing care services for children with complex needs.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a service providing care for 2 young people.
• Ensure high standards of care and compliance with regulations.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive cluster of homes.

Skills

Resilience

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaborative working

Job description

Overview

Role : Registered Home Manager

Location : Derby

Salary : £47,651 per annum, plus access to the Children's Home Managers bonus scheme which offers an opportunity to earn an additional £10,000 per year.

Opening : Summer 2026

Since opening our first home in 2007, - has grown into the UK’s largest charity-owned provider of residential children’s homes. Today, we operate 57+ homes, supported accommodation, and high‑needs foster care services – with exciting plans to expand even further in 2026!

Homes2Inspire, in partnership with Derby City Council, are seeking a dedicated and resilient Registered Manager to lead a new two bed home in Derby. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the life of vulnerable young people. We are looking for a manager who can confidently navigate high pressure situations and someone who is ready to throw themselves into the role, see the long-term goals for the children and young people, and lead a team with compassion and clarity.

This home will provide care and support for medium-risk children and young people with complex needs , offering safe, nurturing environments that transform outcomes.

Homes2Inspire are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a service providing care for 2 young people with complex needs.
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Build and inspire a strong, resilient team that embodies Homes2Inspire’s values.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive cluster of homes, sharing best practice and leadership.
• Shape services with autonomy, ensuring children and young people receive tailored, high-quality support.

Ideal Candidate

• Resilient, adaptable, and passionate about improving young lives.
• Skilled in managing complex needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Committed to collaborative working and continuous improvement.
• Ambitious Deputy Managers ready to progress are encouraged to apply and register interest.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a new project on behalf of Homes2Inspire in partnership with Derby City Council.
• A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
• Supportive cluster with shared values and guidance.
• Tools, training, and autonomy to shape services.
• Bonus scheme - opportunity to earn an additional £10,000 per year!
• 3 weeks of paid mandatory training to prepare you for the role.
• Employee benefits – vouchers at Christmas and at length of service milestones, Healthcare cash-back plan, discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays.
• 24 / 7 well-being support – including free counselling sessions.

Please Note

• All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
• We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
• Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.
• Due to our partnership working with Derby City Council please be aware that personal information given by applicants may be shared with partners at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Interviews for this role will take place in-person during pre-planned assessment days, please contact the careers team if you have any accessibility requests or need reasonable adjustments (contact details below).

At Homes2Inspire, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and / or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

Male staff are under-represented within our residential children’s services. We would like to encourage more male applicants to apply for our opportunities.

It is an important part of Homes2Inspire’s recruitment process to ensure that candidates are matched with the most appropriate service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. On occasion, this may result in offers of employment being made at an alternative service than where the candidate has originally applied.

For any questions on the role, or to receive a full job description, please contact our Careers Team on or 01788 487057.