Registered Manager

Saje Care Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral programme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks an experienced Registered Manager to establish and lead a new 3-bedroom children’s home in Shropshire. This role involves creating a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards, and overseeing day-to-day operations. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional care. This full-time, permanent position offers opportunities for career advancement and a collaborative leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a children's residential home.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high care standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop a new children's home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations.
• Lead day-to-day operations and maintain care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safeguarding

Compliance management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to help set up and lead a brand‑new 3 bedroom, all en‑suite children’s home in Shropshire. This is your opportunity to help shape a home from the beginning and deliver outstanding care.

You shall be joining an established organisation with a strong emphasis on a therapeutic childcare model and commitment to achieving the highest Ofsted standards. You will receive full support from experienced directors and a child‑focused Responsible Individual.

Key Responsibilities

Home Setup & Safeguarding

• Collaborate closely with the Responsible Individual to establish and develop the home.
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, statutory guidance, and internal policies.
• Lead and oversee the day‑to‑day operations of a children’s residential home.
• Maintain exceptional standards of care, safeguarding, documentation, and reporting.
• Liaise with local authorities to ensure effective placement matching to support positive outcomes for young people.

Team Management & Support

• Provide strong leadership, guidance, and regular supervision to staff.
• Manage staff performance, rotas, professional development, and ongoing training.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the service.

Requirements

• Opportunity to lead a brand‑new home from its inception.
• Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team.
• Opportunity to consult and work alongside a therapist.
• Clear pathways for career progression.
• Employee referral programme.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent