Ofsted Experienced Registered Manager
Children's Residential Home
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire, B97
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus performance bonus
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, with on-call responsibilities
Contract: Permanent
Lead, Build and Make a Difference
Are you an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager looking for an opportunity to do more than simply manage an established home?
Alexandra's Home is looking for an experienced and ambitious Registered Manager to lead the registration, opening and day-to-day management of our brand-new children's residential home in Redditch.
This is a rare opportunity to build a children's home from the ground up, recruit and develop your own team, establish the culture and standards from day one, and create an environment where children and young people can genuinely thrive.
You will have the opportunity to shape the home, influence its future direction and play a key role in delivering exceptional outcomes for the children in our care.
You will also have the support of an experienced Responsible Individual with a proven track record of achieving Outstanding Ofsted outcomes, together with a supportive leadership team and a growing organisation that offers genuine opportunities for career progression.
About Alexandra's Home
Our new four-bedroom children's home in Redditch will provide care for up to three children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Our approach is centred around providing children with a safe, nurturing and therapeutic home where they can feel secure, develop confidence, build independence and experience positive childhood experiences.
We believe children should have opportunities to enjoy life as well as receive high-quality care. We therefore invest in holidays, activities, therapeutic interventions and experiences designed to help each child develop and achieve their potential.
Our therapeutic approach includes Art Therapy, Play Therapy and Animal-Assisted Therapy.
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the successful registration, opening and management of the home.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the Ofsted registration process and preparing the home for opening.
- Taking overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the home.
- Ensuring the home operates in accordance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
- Recruiting, leading, motivating and developing your own high-performing staff team.
- Establishing a positive, child-centred culture from the outset.
- Maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, care and practice.
- Building strong and professional relationships with children, young people, families, social workers and other professionals.
- Ensuring children receive individualised care that supports their emotional wellbeing and development.
- Driving positive outcomes across education, health, emotional wellbeing, behaviour and independence.
- Maintaining robust compliance, quality assurance and safeguarding processes.
- Monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Preparing the home and team for Ofsted inspection and maintaining high regulatory standards.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager who is confident, resilient and passionate about achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
You will ideally be someone who enjoys taking ownership, building teams and creating something exceptional rather than simply maintaining the status quo.
Essential requirements:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years' experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager.
- Previous experience of opening and registering a new children's residential home.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, children's residential care legislation and Ofsted regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to recruit, inspire and develop a strong staff team.
- A genuine commitment to improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people.
- The confidence and capability to take responsibility for the successful management and development of a children's home.
What We Offer
In return for your experience and commitment, we offer:
- £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Performance bonus.
- The opportunity to lead and establish a brand-new children's residential home.
- Significant autonomy to recruit and build your own team.
- Support from an experienced Responsible Individual with a proven Outstanding Ofsted track record.
- A therapeutic model incorporating Art Therapy, Play Therapy and Animal-Assisted Therapy.
- A supportive and experienced leadership team.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Staff recognition and wellbeing initiatives.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression as the organisation grows.
- The opportunity to shape the culture, standards and future success of a new home.
- Most importantly, the opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.
Why This Opportunity?
This role could be ideal for an experienced Registered Manager who is ready for their next challenge and wants to have a genuine influence from day one.
You won't simply be taking over an established service. You'll be building it.
From leading the Ofsted registration process and recruiting your team, to establishing the culture and creating an environment where children can flourish, you'll have the opportunity to put your experience and leadership into practice at every stage.
For the right person, this could be the start of a long-term career with an organisation that is committed to delivering exceptional children's residential care.
Safer Recruitment
Alexandra's Home is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, Right to Work checks and completion of all relevant safer recruitment requirements.
Please note: We are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager with a proven track record in children's residential care and are excited by the opportunity to open and lead a brand-new home, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your up-to-date CV outlining your relevant experience.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete an application form before interview.
Take the next step in your career and help us build a children's home where children can feel safe, supported and empowered to thrive.
Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
