Registered Manager - Specialist Solo Children's Home

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed