Registered Manager – Childrens Home
Location: Huddersfield
Salary: Up to £60,000
Start Date: ASAP
*£5000 Welcome Bonus*
The Role
We are seeking a driven and experienced Registered Manager to lead the home and guide it toward achieving its first Ofsted inspection rating. This is an exciting opportunity to put your stamp on a new service and build a high-quality, child-focused culture from the ground up.
The Registered Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the children receive the highest standards of care and support while leading and inspiring a dedicated staff team.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strong and effective leadership to the staff team, ensuring a child-centred, nurturing, and consistent approach.
* Manage the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted Quality Standards.
* Work closely with the Responsible Individual and Director to build a service that promotes positive outcomes for children.
* Develop, implement, and review individualised care plans and risk assessments tailored to each child’s needs.
* Ensure robust safeguarding practices are in place, keeping children safe at all times.
* Foster strong working relationships with social workers, education providers, health professionals, and other agencies.
* Lead the home towards achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.
* Oversee budgets, resources, and administrative duties effectively.
Requirements
* NVQ/QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
* Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within children’s residential care.
* A strong understanding of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding, and children’s legislation.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* A passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred care.
* Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary up to £70,000 (depending on experience).
* The chance to lead a newly registered home and shape its culture and success from the outset.
* Support from a Director with a medical background who understands the importance of safeguarding and changing lives.
* Guidance and mentoring from a Responsible Individual with years of successful Ofsted experience.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in care