Job Title: Registered Manager 3-Bed CSE Children s Home
Location: Whitchurch, Shropshire
Salary: £50,000 £60,000 (plus bonuses & benefits)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy ready to step up? Are you passionate about leading trauma-informed care in a safe, supportive, and specialist setting?
We re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and respected children s residential care provider who are opening a new 3-bed home in Whitchurch, supporting young females affected by or at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new service with the full backing of a trusted and values-led organisation.
About the Home:
* A small, purpose-built home offering therapeutic care to young people with a background of exploitation, trauma, and abuse.
* Fully supported by a multi-disciplinary team including therapists, senior support staff, and a strong regional leadership team.
* Committed to trauma-informed, attachment-aware practice that prioritises safety, trust, and recovery.
Your Role as Registered Manager:
As the Registered Manager, you ll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, compliance, and development of the home, ensuring it operates in line with Ofsted regulations and provides outstanding care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the home in line with Ofsted and Children s Home Regulations
* Build and develop a strong, skilled, and resilient staff team
* Ensure safeguarding is paramount and embedded in all practice
* Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and placement progression
* Drive a trauma-informed culture that supports recovery and emotional wellbeing
* Liaise effectively with social workers, external agencies, and families
* Achieve and maintain high inspection outcomes
* Support growth of the service and promote a stable, nurturing environment
What We re Looking For:
* Experience managing or deputising in an Ofsted-regulated children s home
* Strong knowledge of CSE, trauma, and safeguarding frameworks
* NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People s Services) or working toward
* Resilience, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to therapeutic care
* A confident leader who can balance compassion with structure and accountability
What s on Offer:
* Competitive salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
* Annual performance-related bonuses
* Support from a highly experienced senior leadership team
* Opportunities to shape a new home from the ground up
* Ongoing training and development, including therapeutic and CSE-specific training
* Genuine career progression within a growing provider
Apply now to take the lead in a new, specialist children s home and help make a life-changing difference in the lives of young people who need it most.
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