Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (SEMH)

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty bonus scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Free parking

Free meals whilst on shift

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid DBS

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd in Nuneaton is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a brand-new children's home with a therapeutic, outcomes-focused approach. You will oversee operations, safeguarding, and Ofsted readiness while building a high-performing team and strong partnerships with authorities.

The role offers up to £60,000 salary plus a £3,000 annual performance bonus, with a focus on delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Experience within children's residential care.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Sound knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Leadership or management experience within a residential childcare setting.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the home.
• Preparing for and maintaining Ofsted registration and compliance.
• Developing and leading a high-performing team.
• Creating a positive culture focused on outcomes and safeguarding.
• Maintaining high standards of care and practice.
• Building positive relationships with local authorities and professionals.
• Managing budgets, safeguarding, staffing, and occupancy.
• Driving continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• Ensuring readiness for Ofsted inspections and achieving strong outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Regulatory knowledge

Team development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)

Job description

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Up to £60,000 + £3,000 Annual Performance Bonus

Brand New 3-Bed Children's Home

Full-Time | Permanent

About The Home

• Brand-new children's residential home
• 3-bed SEMH provision
• Purposefully renovated environment
• Therapeutic and child-centred approach
• Supportive and accessible ownership team
• Strong commitment to achieving Outstanding outcomes

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the home
• Preparing for and maintaining Ofsted registration and compliance
• Developing and leading a high-performing team
• Creating a positive culture focused on outcomes and safeguarding
• Maintaining high standards of care and practice
• Building positive relationships with local authorities and professionals
• Managing budgets, safeguarding, staffing, and occupancy
• Driving continuous improvement and quality assurance
• Ensuring readiness for Ofsted inspections and achieving strong outcomes

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience within children's residential care
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs
• Sound knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Leadership or management experience within a residential childcare setting
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Existing Registered Manager experience
• Deputy Manager looking to step into registration
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
• History of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes

Salary & Benefits

Package

• Up to £60,000 salary
• £3,000 annual performance bonus
• Loyalty bonus scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Free parking
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Health benefits
• Wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Paid DBS

Why This Role?

Many Registered Manager vacancies involve inheriting challenges.

This role offers the opportunity to create your own culture, build a team you believe in, and develop a service from day one with the backing of a supportive provider committed to achieving excellent outcomes for children and young people.

If you've always wanted the opportunity to shape a home rather than simply manage one, this could be the role for you.