Residential Home Manager (Ofsted)

JR United Kingdom; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in children's residential care seeks a passionate Children's Home Manager or Deputy Manager for a new home in Nottingham. Focused on therapeutic support for children with complex trauma, this role offers the chance to impact lives positively. Experience in management and knowledge of Ofsted regulations are essential.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Pension contribution

John Lewis vouchers for recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience in Children's Residential Services management.
• Confident in leading Ofsted inspections.
• Own transport and a clean driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the Children's Residential Home.
• Leading Ofsted registration and inspections.
• Building a team from scratch for new home.

Skills

Management experience

Knowledge of Ofsted Regulations

Leadership

Education

Relevant NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Job description

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Client:

Compass Associates

Location:

Mansfield, United Kingdom

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Other

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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 sector's top talent:

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

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

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

If so, this role could be for you.

Compass Associates is currently working with a large and established provider of Children's Residential Care in the UK. The organization works with local authorities to support the most vulnerable children, offering a unique end-to-end care solution focused on helping children heal from past traumas and create opportunities for the future. They aim to create bespoke and therapeutic approaches tailored to each child's needs.

We are seeking a Children's Home Manager or a strong Deputy ready 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 behavioral difficulties. The home will offer personalized, trauma-informed support with a therapeutic approach.

This is an opportunity to be involved in opening a new home and building your own team from scratch. If this matches your skill set and interests, I would love to discuss further. You can also email me to request an info pack (contact details below).

Location:

Nottingham

Application process:

1. Initial screening call with the Assistant Director
2. Formal interview with the Assistant Director
3. Final interview with the Director of Residential

Criteria:

• Management experience within Children's Residential Services
• Extensive knowledge of Ofsted Regulations and confident in leading Ofsted inspections
• Relevant NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management
• Clear DBS
• Own transport and a clean driver's license

Benefits include a generous bonus scheme, pension contribution, and more.

To apply or for more information and an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Chris Burgess at 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.