Job Description:

Location: Nottingham | Salary  up to £60k-65k + Benefits | Permanent

Lead a Specialist Children's Home and Make a Real Difference

We are seeking an experienced and confident Registered Manager to lead our first specialist solo children's home, supporting young people with complex and high-risk needs.

This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at the beginning of its journey, helping to create safe, stable and high-quality homes where children can thrive.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of a specialist solo home, ensuring outstanding care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance at all times.

You will play a key role in establishing the service, leading the home through Ofsted registration and inspection, and developing a highly skilled team capable of supporting young people with complex needs, including those subject to court-authorised restrictions or Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) arrangements.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing or deputising within a children's residential home
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and Ofsted regulations
• Experience supporting children with complex or high-risk needs
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop an exceptional staff team
• Experience managing regulatory compliance and quality standards
• Confidence leading a home through Ofsted registration and inspections
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it
• Passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead our first specialist solo home
• Be part of an ambitious organisation with plans for future growth
• Work closely with an experienced leadership team
• Shape a service from the very beginning
• Make a lasting difference to vulnerable children's lives

If you're a dedicated Registered Manager who is passionate about providing exceptional care and leadership, we'd love to hear from you.