Location: Tamworth, West Midlands
Salary: £55,000 base salary + £6,000 annual bonus for Outstanding Ofsted rating (increasing to £65,000 base for dual-home management as the group expands).
Start Date: October 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Responsible Individual (RI) & Managing Director
About Us
At Harriott Care Group, we are proud of our track record in delivering success across multiple industries, having won awards and demonstrated sustained excellence in business operations. We are a privately funded organisation with the resources and stability to grow carefully and confidently. Our first home is fully owned and located in Tamworth, and we are committed to owning all future homes to ensure high standards, long-term investment, and a true sense of place for our young people and teams.
You'll be joining a supportive, hands-on director team with deep experience in business, care, and property. We prioritise both the well-being of our children and the professional development of our staff. This role is an opportunity to work with a management team committed to providing strong, active support so that you are empowered to focus on delivering outstanding outcomes.
Why Join Harriott Care Group?
Benefits include:
* 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* £6,000 guaranteed annual bonus for achieving an Ofsted Outstanding rating
* £3,000 guaranteed annual bonus for achieving an Ofsted Good rating
* Clear salary progression - opportunity to step up to £65,000 base salary when taking on dual-home Registered Manager responsibilities
* Loyalty Bonus – additional annual bonus recognising and rewarding long-term commitment to Harriott Care Group
* Bupa private healthcare cover
* Blue Light Card and discounts
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Free gym membership
* Access to confidential counselling and wellbeing support
* Annual performance-based bonus
* Opportunity to step into a multi-home leadership role as we expand
The Role
We are looking for a passionate, experienced and ambitious Registered Manager to lead the launch and day-to-day running of our first home. A beautiful 2 placement home designed to support young people aged 7-17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a rare opportunity to put your stamp on a new service from the very beginning, with full backing from a director team that will work closely with you to ensure you succeed.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Leadership & Compliance
* Lead the home in line with Children's Homes Regulations and the Quality Standards (2015)
* Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
* Ensure Ofsted readiness at all times and aim for an "Outstanding" rating
* Review and maintain the Statement of Purpose regularly
Care Delivery
* Oversee high-quality, person-centred care for children aged 8–17
* Champion a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach
* Collaborate with therapists, social workers and other professionals
* Empower young people to be heard in all aspects of their care
Team Development
* Recruit and train a committed team
* Lead regular supervisions, appraisals and team meetings
* Build a culture of positivity, consistency and accountability
Operations & Resource Management
* Manage rotas, admissions and home audits
* Maintain a safe, compliant and warm home environment
* Monitor budgets and ensure financial efficiency
* Keep accurate, timely records across all areas
Stakeholder Engagement
* Build strong relationships with professionals and local authorities
* Manage the submission of Reg 44 and Reg 45 reports
* Represent the home and group values in all external engagements
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willing to complete within 12 months)
* Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare already achieved
* 5+ years' experience in children's residential care
* At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
* A strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory compliance
* Proven success achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Desirable:
* Additional training in therapeutic models or child psychology
* Experience working with children with EBD in a solo or small group home
You'll also need:
* Resilience, vision and a commitment to quality
* Strong leadership and people skills
* A full manual driving licence
* Flexibility to be part of the on-call rota
* Ambition to grow into a group leadership role
Our Director Team
Our directors bring deep experience from the worlds of business, property and social care. We've built and managed services supporting more than 200 vulnerable individuals and understand the importance of quality care.
Most importantly, we are a director team that genuinely cares. We're not here to tick boxes, but to build something lasting. This home has been set up with the intention to not only meet standards, but to raise them. We want every child who walks through our door to feel safe, seen and supported. That means creating a stable, nurturing environment where they can begin to heal, grow and believe in their future.
Every child that comes through our doors deserves opportunity, consistency and a home that holds them to high expectations with warmth and compassion and we're looking for a Registered Manager who shares that vision.
If you're a Registered Manager ready to lead with purpose and join a group that's building something different, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
* children's residential care: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/10/2025