An Exciting Opportunity to Build a Home from the Ground Up
City Care Southwest is seeking an ambitious, child-centred, and motivated Registered Manager to lead the development of a brand-new children's home supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced manager who wants more than simply managing an established service. You will play a key role in project managing the development of the home, creating the culture, systems, and environment that will shape positive outcomes for children from day one.
You will be fully supported throughout the journey by our experienced leadership team and mentored by our existing Registered Manager, who has successfully led the development and registration of our current service.
The Opportunity
As Registered Manager Designate, you will:
✔ Lead the setup and development of the home prior to opening
✔ Work alongside senior leaders to prepare the home for registration
✔ Complete the Ofsted registration process and fit person interview
✔ Develop policies, procedures, and operational systems
✔ Recruit, induct, and develop a high-performing staff team
✔ Create a warm, nurturing, trauma-informed environment for children
✔ Establish relationships with local authorities and partner agencies
✔ Support referrals, matching decisions, and occupancy planning
✔ Lead the home through its first Ofsted inspection
✔ Shape the home's identity, culture, and therapeutic approach
This is a rare opportunity to genuinely leave your mark on a service and create something exceptional from the very beginning.
Support and Mentoring
We understand that opening a new home can feel daunting.
You will receive:
- Direct mentoring from our existing Registered Manager
- Support from the Responsible Individual and Directors
- Guidance through the Ofsted registration process
- Access to established systems, policies, and procedures
- Ongoing professional development and leadership support
- Opportunities to influence the future growth of the organisation
About You
You will be:
- Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
- Motivated by building and developing services
- Confident in leading teams and driving positive culture
- Knowledgeable about Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Committed to trauma-informed and relationship-based practice
- Organised, resilient, and solution-focused
Essential Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within required timescales)
- Significant experience working within children's residential care
- Experience in leadership or management within a children's home setting
- Strong safeguarding knowledge
- Understanding of Ofsted regulations and inspection framework
- Full UK Driving Licence
What We Offer
✔ Opportunity to lead a brand-new home from registration to opening
✔ Comprehensive mentoring and support
✔ Competitive salary package
✔ Ongoing training and professional development
✔ Career progression opportunities as the organisation grows
✔ Supportive and values-driven leadership team
About City Care Southwest
At City Care Southwest, our mission is simple:
Be Available. Be Responsible. Be The Change.
Our homes are built around our trauma-informed SHIELD model, which focuses on creating safe, nurturing, and empowering environments where children can heal, grow, and achieve their full potential. This approach is central to our Statement of Purpose and ethos.
If you are ready to take the lead on an exciting new project and help create a home where children can truly thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £42,149.20-£52,529.15 per year
Experience:
- Childrens Residential: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
