Job description: Job Title: Registered Children's Home Manager (or High-Potential Deputy Manager) Location: Huddersfield (Prime location with excellent transport links) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (negotiable for an exceptional candidate) Performance Bonus Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time About The Role: A Rare Opportunity to Build Your Legacy We are offering a truly unique and rare opportunity for an exceptional Children's Home Manager—or a high-potential Deputy ready to step up—to build a brand new, outstanding-rated home from the ground up. This is your chance to define what exceptional care looks like. This isn't a role where you inherit legacy issues. This is your chance to build a legacy of your own. You will have the autonomy and support to: Design and Implement Your Vision: Create a therapeutic, nurturing environment based on your professional philosophy and best practice. Recruit and Shape Your Ideal Team: Build a dedicated, skilled team from scratch, with a guaranteed industry-leading staff-to-child ratio. Establish a Gold-Standard Culture: From day one, embed a culture of safety, respect, and aspiration that allows young people to flourish. Lead with Impact: Take full operational responsibility for a new service, ensuring compliance with The Children's Homes Regulations and achieving outstanding outcomes. For ambitious Deputy Managers: This role comes with a dedicated, structured mentoring programme from our experienced leadership team to support your transition into management and your Ofsted registration. What We're Looking For: Essential: A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager or 3-4 years as a Deputy Manager within a home rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. Essential: A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or a committed plan to achieve this qualification. Essential: A proven passion for creating therapeutic environments and a strong understanding of relevant legislation (The Children Act 1989, safeguarding). Essential: Full UK Driving Licence. The Vision: The leadership skills, creativity, and integrity to build something exceptional. Why Join Us? Our Commitment to You We don't just offer a job; we offer a partnership to build a legacy. In return for your expertise and vision, we provide: Unrivalled Opportunity: The professional freedom to create and lead your own service without legacy issues. Competitive Remuneration Package: A negotiable salary of £55,000 - £60,000. £2,000 Registration Bonus: Payable upon successful registration of the new home with Ofsted. £5,000 Ofsted Outcome Bonus: Awarded for achieving a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' rating in your first Ofsted inspection. Comprehensive Support: Full backing from an experienced leadership team and robust operational support from HR, Quality, and Compliance. Industry-Leading Benefits Package: Generous Holiday Allowance: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing training, including support for Level 7 and therapeutic qualifications. Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), cashback health plan, and life assurance. Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme and a generous employee referral scheme (£500). Practical Perks: Free on-site parking, flexitime, and a supportive on-call system. How to Apply: If you are a visionary leader ready to build a home where young people can truly thrive, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a covering letter outlining your vision for an outstanding children's home. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Work from home Application question(s): Do you have at least 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager in a children's home, or 3–4 years' experience as a Deputy Manager in a home rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted? Work Location: In person Reference ID: ManHUD