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

Shaw Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Long Eaton seeks a dedicated Registered Manager to lead a new two-bed home for vulnerable young people. This role involves ensuring high standards of care and building a resilient team. Applicants should be passionate about improving young lives and capable of managing complex needs. Benefits include a generous bonus scheme, supportive environment, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme - earn an additional £10,000 per year

3 weeks of paid mandatory training

Employee benefits - vouchers and healthcare plan

24/7 well-being support

Qualifications

• Skilled in managing complex needs.
• Resilient and passionate about improving young lives.
• Committed to collaborative working and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a service providing care for young people.
• Ensure high standards of care and compliance.
• Build and inspire a strong, resilient team.
• Shape services with autonomy to support children.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Job description

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.

Desired Attributes

• 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.

Company Overview

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire ‑ Shaw Trust 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!

Job Opportunity

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 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.

Benefits

• 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).