Registered Manager - Specialist Solo Children's Home

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead our first specialist solo children's home in Nottingham, supporting young people with complex and high-risk needs. You will drive exceptional care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance, lead through Ofsted registration and inspections, and build a capable team dedicated to improving outcomes for vulnerable children.

This is a permanent, on-site role with a competitive package and the chance to shape a new

Qualifications

• Experience managing or deputising within a children's residential home.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and Ofsted regulations.
• Experience supporting children with complex or high-risk needs.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop an exceptional staff team.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Confidence leading a home through Ofsted registration and inspections.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership of the children's home and ensure high-quality care.
• Oversee safeguarding, regulatory compliance and Ofsted readiness.
• Lead the service through Ofsted registration and inspections.
• Build and develop a highly skilled care team.
• Ensure safety and welfare of young people with complex needs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Development

Safeguarding

Ofsted Regulations

Risk Management

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Location: Nottingham | Salary up to £60k-65k + Benefits | Permanent

Lead a Specialist Children's Home and Make a Real Difference

We are seeking an experienced and confident Registered Manager to lead our first specialist solo children's home, supporting young people with complex and high-risk needs.

This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at the beginning of its journey, helping to create safe, stable and high-quality homes where children can thrive.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of a specialist solo home, ensuring outstanding care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance at all times.

You will play a key role in establishing the service, leading the home through Ofsted registration and inspection, and developing a highly skilled team capable of supporting young people with complex needs, including those subject to court-authorised restrictions or Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) arrangements.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing or deputising within a children's residential home
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and Ofsted regulations
• Experience supporting children with complex or high-risk needs
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop an exceptional staff team
• Experience managing regulatory compliance and quality standards
• Confidence leading a home through Ofsted registration and inspections
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it
• Passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead our first specialist solo home
• Be part of an ambitious organisation with plans for future growth
• Work closely with an experienced leadership team
• Shape a service from the very beginning
• Make a lasting difference to vulnerable children's lives

If you're a dedicated Registered Manager who is passionate about providing exceptional care and leadership, we'd love to hear from you.