Registered Manager - New Children's Home

Office Angels; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

33 days annual leave

Standard pension contribution

On-call allowance

Job summary

Office Angels UK is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a new children's home in the Devon area. You will drive Ofsted registration, oversee day-to-day management and recruit a high-performing team to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive.

You will shape culture from day one, ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and work toward excellent outcomes for children in care. A driving licence and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, or willingness to work towards this.
• Level 3 Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years residential childcare experience.
• Previous supervisory, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager or management experience within a care setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements and best practice within residential childcare.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• A passionate and driven individual committed to improving outcomes for children in care.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ofsted registration process and support the successful opening of the home.
• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the children's home.
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation.
• Recruit, develop and lead a committed and high-performing staff team.
• Create a positive, nurturing and child-centred culture within the home.
• Ensure the welfare, safety and development of children remain at the heart of everything the service delivers.
• Support budget management, effective resource use and promote a strong health and safety culture for children and staff.
• Develop positive relationships with local authorities, families and external professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Team development

Education

Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Level 3 Children's Workforce Diploma

Job description

Registered Manager - New Children's Home

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE

Hours: Permanent - Full-time, 9.00am to 5.00pm with flexibility around the needs of the home

Benefits: Performance-related bonus, 33 days annual leave, standard pension contribution and on-call allowance (TBC)

The Opportunity

Whether you are an experienced Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge or looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. We have a fantastic opportunity to join a brand-new children's home in as a Registered Manager. This is a rare opportunity to join before the home opens and play a key role in shaping the culture, values and standards of the service from day one. You will have genuine influence over every aspect of the home, from supporting with Ofsted registration and recruitment through to creating a safe, therapeutic and nurturing environment where children can thrive. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children in care, enjoy building services from the ground up and have the leadership skills to create a positive and supportive home environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Ofsted registration process and support the successful opening of the home.
• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the children's home.
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation.
• Recruit, develop and lead a committed and high-performing staff team.
• Create a positive, nurturing and child-centred culture within the home.
• Ensure the welfare, safety and development of children remain at the heart of everything the service delivers.
• Support budget management, effective resource use and promote a strong health and safety culture for children and staff.
• Develop positive relationships with local authorities, families and external professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children.

Skills, Experience & Knowledge Requirements

• Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, or willingness to work towards this.
• Level 3 Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years residential childcare experience.
• Previous supervisory, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager or management experience within a care setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements and best practice within residential childcare.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• A passionate and driven individual committed to improving outcomes for children in care.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Applications are welcomed from current Registered Managers, Deputy Managers looking for progression, and qualified Social Workers with management experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus linked to successful Ofsted registration.
• 33 days annual leave entitlement.
• Standard pension contribution.
• On-call allowance (TBC).
• Full support throughout the Ofsted registration process, including specialist consultancy guidance and mock Ofsted interview preparation.
• Opportunity to join before the home opens and play a key role in shaping the service from day one.
• Autonomy to build and develop your own team and culture.
• Limited flexible working arrangements may be considered initially for candidates who are relocating.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.