Registered Manager - Children's Home Settings

Real Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care organization in Huddersfield seeks a Registered Manager to build an outstanding-rated home. The role offers the autonomy to create therapeutic environments and shape a dedicated team. Candidates should have at least 2 years' experience managing a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' home and a Level 5 Diploma. Competitive remuneration (£55,000 - £60,000) plus performance bonuses, generous holiday leave, and comprehensive support will be provided. This is a unique opportunity for visionary leaders to foster a nurturing environment for young people.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager or 3-4 years as a Deputy Manager within a home rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation (The Children Act 1989, safeguarding).
• Proven passion for creating therapeutic environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement your vision for a nurturing environment.
• Recruit and shape your ideal team with a guaranteed staff-to-child ratio.
• Establish a culture of safety, respect, and aspiration.
• Lead the new service ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Creating therapeutic environments

Leadership and management

Understanding of relevant legislation

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)

Job description

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (New Home)

Huddersfield (Prime location with excellent transport links)

£55,000 - £60,000 per annum (negotiable for an exceptional candidate) + Performance Bonus

Permanent, Full-Time

A Rare Opportunity to Build Your Legacy

We are offering a truly unique and rare opportunity for an exceptional Children's Home Manager—or a high‑potential Deputy ready to step up—to build a brand new, outstanding‑rated home from the ground up. This is your chance to define what exceptional care looks like.

This isn't a role where you inherit legacy issues. This is your chance to build a legacy of your own. You will have the autonomy and support to :

Design and Implement Your Vision : Create a therapeutic, nurturing environment based on your professional philosophy and best practice.

Recruit and Shape Your Ideal Team : Build a dedicated, skilled team from scratch, with a guaranteed industry‑leading staff‑to‑child ratio.

Establish a Gold‑Standard Culture : From day one, embed a culture of safety, respect, and aspiration that allows young people to flourish.

Lead with Impact : Take full operational responsibility for a new service, ensuring compliance with The Children's Homes Regulations and achieving outstanding outcomes.

For ambitious Deputy Managers : This role comes with a dedicated, structured mentoring programme from our experienced leadership team to support your transition into management and your Ofsted registration.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager or 3‑4 years as a Deputy Manager within a home rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or a committed plan to achieve this qualification.
• A proven passion for creating therapeutic environments and a strong understanding of relevant legislation (The Children Act 1989, safeguarding).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Why Join Us? Our Commitment to You

We don't just offer a job; we offer a partnership to build a legacy. In return for your expertise and vision, we provide :

Unrivalled Opportunity : The professional freedom to create and lead your own service without legacy issues.

Competitive Remuneration Package :

£55,000 - £60,000. (£2,000 Registration Bonus: Payable upon successful registration of the new home with Ofsted. £5,000 Ofsted Outcome Bonus: Awarded for achieving a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' rating in your first Ofsted inspection.)

Comprehensive Support : Full backing from an experienced leadership team and robust operational support from HR, Quality, and Compliance.

Industry‑Leading Benefits Package :

Generous Holiday Allowance : 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).

Professional Development : Commitment to ongoing training, including support for Level 7 and therapeutic qualifications.

Health & Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), cashback health plan, and life assurance.

Financial Benefits : Company pension scheme and a generous employee referral scheme (£500).

Practical Perks : Free on‑site parking, flexitime, and a supportive on‑call system.

If you are a visionary leader ready to build a home where young people can truly thrive, we would love to hear from you