Registered Manager

T3AM Global; Shirley; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization in Shirley is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to establish and lead a new care home. You will oversee all aspects of the home's setup, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while nurturing a supportive environment. In this role, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £60,000, equity options, and a path toward directorship. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives and grow within a reputable organization.

Benefits

Equity options

Company car

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a registered manager within a children's residential care setting.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and children's care standards.
• Experience setting up or turning around homes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading the setup and registration of the new children's care home.
• Overseeing recruitment, staffing, and training of the care team.
• Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted and all regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Experience as a registered manager in children's residential care

Understanding of Ofsted requirements

Leadership skills

Passion for creating safe environments

Job description

Registered Manager – Children's Care Home

Route to Directorship

Take ownership of a brand-new children's care home and lead it your way - with the support of a respected care group and direct access to senior leadership.

The Company

A newly established children's care home, part of a larger, well-respected care group, is seeking an experienced and passionate registered manager to lead the setup and day-to-day operations of its latest service. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a brand-new home, with the full support and resources of a successful and growing organisation behind you.

The business has a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality, person-centred care across multiple services and is now investing in new homes as part of its national expansion plan.

The Role

As the registered manager, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and running this new service from the ground up. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will have the autonomy to shape the home according to your professional vision and ensure it meets the highest standards of care, compliance, and culture.

You will take responsibility for:

• Leading the set up and registration of the new children's care home
• Overseeing recruitment, staffing, and training of the care team
• Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted and all regulatory frameworks
• Implementing operational systems and care plans that promote outstanding outcomes
• Building a strong, nurturing culture within the home
• Acting as the Responsible Individual and point of contact for all external bodies
• Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team
• Taking ownership of the home's performance, growth, and reputation

What you need

It is ESSENTIAL for the successful candidate to have the following:

• Proven experience as a registered manager within a children's residential care setting
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and children's care standards
• Experience setting up or turning around homes would be highly advantageous
• Leadership skills to inspire and develop a new team
• A passion for creating safe, supportive, and nurturing environments

Other DESIRABLE skills include:

• Experience working within a multi‑site group or growing organisation
• Ambition to take on future directorship or multi‑site leadership
• Knowledge of local authority frameworks and commissioning processes

What's on offer

On offer is the opportunity to lead from the front in a newly established, high‑potential children's care service - and truly make it your own.

This role offers:

• A salary of 60,000 per annum
• Equity options and company car available
• Direct involvement with the Managing Director and strategic decision‑making
• Autonomy to shape and run the service to your vision
• A clear route to directorship and senior leadership as the group continues to expand
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people while helping grow a reputable organisation

How to apply

For more information on this role, please contact us directly or submit your CV via this advert.

Alternatively, email or call (phone number removed).

We aim to respond to all successful applications within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us, your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion – but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Confidential is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.