Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home | Open a New 3-Bed Home | Up to £60,000

Ideal for an experienced Deputy or Registered Manager ready to lead a brand-new Ofsted-registered children’s home. Take full ownership of the setup, staffing, and culture of a new 3-bed service, using trauma-informed approaches to drive positive outcomes.

A great opportunity to shape a home from day one and progress as the organisation expands.

Quick Role Snapshot

• Salary: Up to £60,000
• Location: Reading
• Hours: Full-time, permanent
• Setting: Ofsted-regulated residential care

Why This Job Is Worth Your Click

• Lead the entire setup of a new home, influencing practice and culture from the start.
• Work with a strong staffing model to ensure stability and high-quality care.
• Be part of an expanding organisation opening more homes—clear progression available.
• Recruit and develop your own team, embedding trauma-informed practice.
• Drive the service towards GOOD and OUTSTANDING Ofsted outcomes.

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent) + willingness to complete Level 5.
• Experience as a Deputy or Registered Manager in children’s residential care.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, regulations and compliance.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed or therapeutic models.

Desirable:

• Level 5 Leadership & Management.
• Experience opening or registering a new children’s home.

What You’ll Do

• Register and manage the new children’s home in line with Ofsted and regulations.
• Recruit, lead and develop the staff team.
• Maintain high-quality safeguarding, behaviour support, and compliance.
• Oversee records, audits, inspections and care planning.
• Manage budgets, rotas and operational systems.
• Build strong links with local authorities and external partners.

What Happens After You Apply

You’ll receive a quick response. Suitable applicants will be invited to an informal call followed by a structured interview—simple, supportive, and fast.

Reference: WILL193457/SM

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