Registered Manager

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Registered Manager to establish a new 4-bed EBD children’s home in Nottingham. This role offers the chance to shape a supportive environment while leading a passionate team. The package includes a competitive salary of £48,000, bonuses for performance, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Full occupancy bonus

On-call pay

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing in an EBD residential children’s home.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations.
• Skills in working collaboratively with local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead a brand-new 4-bed EBD children's home.
• Set the tone, build the team, and create a safe space for young people.
• Deliver high standards from day one.

Skills

Management skills

Collaboration

Understanding Ofsted regulations

Confidence to register the home

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Registered Manager – Brand New Children’s Home | Nottingham
Salary: £48,000 per annum + bonuses | Home Type: 4-bed EBD (Mixed Gender)
Location: Nottingham

We’re recruiting for a passionate and driven Registered Manager to launch and lead a brand-new 4-bed EBD children’s home in Nottingham, in partnership with a leading provider of residential childcare services.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a home from the ground up — setting the tone, building the team, and creating a safe, supportive space for young people.

What’s in it for you:

• Base salary: £48,000 per annum + performance bonuses
• Performance bonuses:
• Up to £3,000 for an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating
• £400/month full occupancy bonus
• On-call pay: £25 weekday / £35 weekend
• 33 days holiday (25 days + 8 statutory holidays)

What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience managing or deputising in an EBD residential children’s home
• A strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and the ability to deliver high standards from day one
• Skills in working collaboratively with local authorities, families, and professionals
• Ideally hold NVQ Level 5 in Residential Childcare, or be willing to work towards it
• Confidence and capability to register the home with Ofsted and build a strong foundation for success

If you're ready to take the lead and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something meaningful from the very start.