Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Hull
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience
Bonus: £10,000 bonus upon successful Ofsted registration/inspection outcome, plus additional performance-related bonus scheme

Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead the launch of a brand-new children's residential home?

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting for a new, forward-thinking care company seeking a motivated, experienced and values-led Registered Manager to take ownership of a new children's home in Hull, supporting young people aged 8-14 years with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong residential childcare leader who is confident with Ofsted, passionate about achieving high standards, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing and stable environment where children can thrive.

About the Role

• As Registered Manager, you will play a key role in establishing the home from the outset. You will be responsible for leading the Ofsted registration process, developing a high-performing staff team, embedding strong safeguarding and compliance standards, and ensuring the home provides outstanding care and support for every young person.
• An experienced Responsible Individual (RI) is already in place, giving you strong operational support while allowing you the autonomy to shape and lead the service.
• Key Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for:
• Managing the day-to-day running of the children's home in line with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards.
• Leading the Ofsted registration process and preparing the home for successful inspection outcomes.
• Recruiting, developing and leading a committed residential care team.
• Creating a positive, safe and nurturing environment for young people aged 8-14 with EBD.
• Ensuring safeguarding, care planning, risk assessments and regulatory compliance are consistently maintained.
• Building strong relationships with professionals, families, local authorities and external agencies.
• Promoting a culture of high standards, accountability, compassion and child-centred care.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD, trauma, complex needs or challenging behaviour.
• A confident leadership style with the ability to build, motivate and retain a strong staff team.
• Excellent safeguarding, compliance and care planning knowledge.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness/eligibility to complete if required.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £70,000, depending on experience.
• £10,000 bonus upon achieving a successful Ofsted registration/inspection outcome.
• Additional performance-related bonus scheme.
• Gym membership.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Strong support from an experienced RI and senior leadership team.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new children's residential service from the beginning.

Apply Today

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Registered Manager who wants to make a real impact and lead a new service with high standards from day one.

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School Staffing Solutions are acting as an employment business for this vacancy