Residential Home Manager (Ofsted)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Children's Residential Care is seeking a passionate Children's Home Manager for a new home in Nottingham. The role involves managing children with complex trauma and requires strong leadership and a commitment to therapeutic care. An attractive salary package is available for suitable candidates.

Benefits

Generous Bonus Scheme

Pension Contribution

£200 John Lewis vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Management experience essential for Children's Residential Services.
• Extensive knowledge of Ofsted Regulations required.
• Relevant NVQ Level 5 qualification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of a Children's Residential Home.
• Lead Ofsted Inspections confidently.
• Build and lead a new team for a brand new home.

Skills

Management experience in Children's Residential Services

Knowledge of Ofsted Regulations

Therapy-led care approach

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Job description

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Client:

Compass Associates

Location:

derby, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Children's Residential Homes:

Nottingham:

Salary negotiable depending on experience – Looking to attract sectors top talent:

Are you an experienced Children's Home Manager or Deputy Manager?

Are you experienced with, or have a passion for therapy-led care and a trauma informed approach?

Are you a passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to children’s lives?

If so, this role could be for you.

Compass Associates are currently working with a large and established provider of Children's Residential Care in the UK. The organisation works with local authorities to provide support to the most vulnerable children, offering a unique end to end care solution, focusing on helping children heal from past traumas and create opportunities for the future. Underpinned by a aiming to create bespoke and therapeutic approaches, tailored to each individual child’s needs.

We are looking for a Children's Home Manager or a strong Deputy who is ready to step up to take on the day to day management and Ofsted Registration for a Children's Residential Home in Nottingham. The home will focus on providing assessment and healing for Four children with Complex Trauma and associated emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home will offer a personalised trauma informed support with a therapeutic approach.

This is an opportunity to be involved in the opening of a brand new home and to build your own team from scratch. If this sounds like your skill set and something you would like to know more about I would love to have a chat with you. Alternatively you can email me and request an info pack. (Contact details below).

Location

Nottingham

1st stage – Initial screening call with the Assistant Director

2nd stage – Formal interview with the Assistant Director

3rd stage – Final interview with the Director of Residential

Criteria

Essential to have management experience within Children's Residential Services

Extensive knowledge of Ofsted Regulations and confidently lead Ofsted Inspections.

You must have a relevant NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management qualification.

Clear DBS

Own transport and clean Driver's License

Generous Bonus Scheme

Pension Contribution

+ more.

To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Chris Burgess on 02392 417 105 or email [emailprotected]

Compass Recruitment Solutions is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.