Registered Manager

SGS; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity-owned provider in Bicester is seeking an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a new 3-bedded home. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality care and developing a strong team. This role offers excellent career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package including 33 days of annual leave and employee assistance programs. Experience with Ofsted frameworks is mandatory, while sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Medicash

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a Registered Children's Home.
• Strong knowledge of Children's Home Regulations & Ofsted frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a brand-new 3-bedded home ensuring high-quality care.
• Recruit and develop a strong team.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver outstanding outcomes for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Knowledge of Ofsted frameworks

Communication skills

Education

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Tools

DBS checks

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bedded home in Bicester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in building services from the ground up - from recruiting and developing a strong team to ensuring the home provides high-quality care in line with Ofsted standards. You will work closely with the Responsible Individual and wider leadership team to deliver outstanding outcomes for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Qualifications

• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• At least 2 years' recent experience in a supervisory/managerial role within a Registered Children's Home
• Strong knowledge of Children's Home Regulations & Ofsted frameworks
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop staff teams
• Full UK Driving Licence

You’ll be part of a well-established, charity-owned provider recognised as one of Ofsted's top 10 providers nationally. With 92% of their homes rated Good or Outstanding, they are dedicated to providing young people with safe, nurturing, and stable homes.

Career Growth & Professional Development

Be at the forefront of setting up a new home with clear progression routes. Ongoing training and qualification support.

Benefits Package

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Medicash - Claim back dental, optical & specialist treatment costs
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 support with free counselling sessions
• Access to internal health & wellbeing team
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays & Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Important Information

• Sponsorship is not available
• Applicants with only CQC experience (no Ofsted Registered Children's Home experience) will not be considered
• All offers are subject to enhanced DBS, right to work checks and satisfactory references (DBS paid for by employer)