Registered Manager - New Home Launch

Compass Community Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Holiday allowance 224–248 hours

MediCash scheme

Group Life Assurance

Bonuses up to £24,000

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to shape and lead the opening of new therapeutic children's residential homes. You will drive design, registration, and initial operation while maintaining the highest standards of care and compliance.

Role includes leading recruitment, training, and mentorship of new teams, with opportunities to influence policy and future Compass home developments across the region.

Qualifications

• Level 5 qualification in Residential Leadership.
• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Services.
• At least 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager with minimum Good Ofsted reports.
• Experience in setting up/opening new children's homes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee home design, registration and fit-out to meet milestones.
• Lead Ofsted registration and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage pre/post-opening operations and high-quality care.
• Recruit, train and induct permanent teams and managers.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

People management

Education

Level 5 Residential Leadership

Level 3 Children & Young People’s Services

Job description

Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for a unique opportunity to shape and develop new children's homes from the very beginning? At Compass, you'll play a key role in our growth journey, leading the registration, opening, and initial operation of new therapeutic children's residential homes that provide safe, nurturing environments where children and young people can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and resilient leader who enjoys building services from the ground up, driving positive change, and leaving a lasting legacy. Once the home is established and a permanent Registered Manager is in place, you'll move on to the next development project, helping to bring more high-quality homes to children who need them most.

Why Work for Compass?

• Basic Salary: £56,238 - £64,349
• Incredible Bonus Structure: Opportunity to earn up to an additional £24,000 a year, Broken down by:
• £6,000 = Home opens on time and within agreed regulatory parameters
• £6,000 = First Ofsted inspection rated Good
• £6,000 = Achieves 85% occupancy within 4 months of opening.
• £6,000 = Fully recruited, stable and engaged staff team, with successful induction and handover to a permanent Registered Manager.
• Up to £5,000 relocation package.
• 224 hours holiday, increasing to 248 hours after 4 years.
• Service awards up to £600, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
• MediCash scheme providing cashback on medical and well-being appointments.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme.

What You'll Do

• Work with the Development Team to identify new homes for growth.
• Oversee all aspects of home design, registration, and fit-out, ensuring key project milestones are met.
• Lead the Ofsted registration process, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Manage the home pre and post-opening, ensuring smooth operation and high-quality care.
• Recruit, train, and induct permanent Registered Managers and staff teams.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to new teams, embedding best practices.
• Ensure the home maintains the highest standards of care, in line with the home's Statement of Purpose and Compass policies.
• Contribute to policy and strategy development, shaping the future of Compass Children's Homes.

Essential

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 qualification in Residential Leadership.
• At least 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager in a children's home, with evidence of Minimum Good Ofsted reports.
• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Services.
• Previous experience in setting up and opening new children's homes.

What Makes Compass Different

• A supportive and experienced leadership team to help guide you in your role.
• Autonomy to drive projects forward and create high-quality homes.
• Child-centred budgets and homes decorated to the highest standards.
• A collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas shape our future.
• Extensive wrap-around support, including Estates, IT, HR, and Marketing