About VCare Residential
VCare Residential is part of the wider VCare Group — a highly respected care and education provider committed to improving outcomes for young people. We specialise in high-quality, trauma-informed, child‑centred residential care and are expanding our homes across East Riding to meet increasing demand from Local Authorities.
We now seek an experienced Registered Manager to lead a newly opening Ofsted-registered children’s home, fully supported by our Senior Leadership and Compliance Teams.
Role Purpose
The Registered Manager will lead the establishment, registration, and operational delivery of a brand-new children’s home, ensuring it meets all requirements under the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF).
You will play a central role in preparing the home for its first premises inspection, implementing all statutory documentation, and ensuring absolute compliance from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Home Establishment & Registration
* Lead the opening of a brand-new children’s home in line with Ofsted requirements.
* Oversee the full implementation of policies, procedures, and regulatory documentation.
* Ensure the home is fully prepared for its inaugural inspection under the SCCIF.
* Collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to address pre‑inspection queries.
Leadership & Team Development
* Recruit, train, and motivate a brand-new staff team.
* Provide clear leadership, supervision, and performance management.
* Foster a culture of reflective practice, professional development, and shared values.
Safeguarding & Compliance
* Ensure children’s safety, wellbeing, and protection at all times.
* Maintain robust safeguarding processes in line with legislation.
* Demonstrate strong understanding and application of the Quality Standards.
* Ensure documentation, records, and audits are maintained to Ofsted standards.
Children & Young People
* Confidently welcome and support the first children joining the new home.
* Promote a safe, nurturing, therapeutic environment.
* Lead and support children’s meetings and transition planning.
Operational & Professional Practice
* Work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
* Uphold VCare’s support models and core values throughout daily practice.
* Manage HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, supervision & development.
* Lead investigations and disciplinary processes where required.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare).
* Experience managing an Ofsted‑registered children’s home.
* Proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for children.
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience leading investigations.
* Confident understanding of the SCCIF and its judgement criteria.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
* Ability to build cohesive teams from scratch and lead a new home confidently.
Desirable
* Experience opening a new home previously.
* Knowledge of therapeutic or trauma‑informed practice models.
* Strong report writing, auditing, and record‑keeping skills.
Why Join VCare?
* Be the inaugural manager of a brand‑new home in East Riding.
* Shape the culture, systems, and future success of VCare’s residential expansion.
* Full support from senior leadership, safeguarding, HR, and compliance.
* Ongoing training and development in legislation, best practice, and leadership.
* Opportunity for career progression as VCare continues to expand.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
* Mental Health Care
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