Location: Spital, Wirral
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Annual Performance Bonus
Permanent | Full Time
This isn't a home you'll inherit. It's one you'll build.
Renewed Hope Ltd is seeking an experienced, passionate and ambitious Registered Manager to lead the registration and development of our brand-new children's residential home in Wirral.
This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation at the very beginning of its journey, helping to create a therapeutic, family-style home that genuinely changes children's lives.
Rather than stepping into an existing service, you will play a pivotal role in shaping every aspect of the home—from registration through to building the culture, recruiting your team and leading the service towards an Outstanding Ofsted judgement.
If you're looking for more than just another management role, we'd love to hear from you.
About Renewed Hope
At Renewed Hope, we believe children don't simply need somewhere to live—they need somewhere to belong.
Our homes are intentionally small, caring for a maximum of three children, enabling us to provide truly personalised care within a stable, nurturing family environment.
Our vision is to create homes where children feel safe, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
As our organisation grows, we are committed to investing in our people and creating genuine opportunities for long-term career progression into senior leadership.
The Opportunity
As our Registered Manager, you will lead the registration of our first children's home with Ofsted before taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service.
Working closely with the Directors, you will help establish the systems, culture and standards that will become the foundation of Renewed Hope for years to come.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to influence the future of an organisation rather than simply manage an existing service.
Key ResponsibilitiesRegistration & Development
- Lead the Ofsted registration (SC1) process.
- Develop the home's Statement of Purpose.
- Produce home-specific policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
- Prepare the home for successful registration.
Leadership
- Recruit, develop and inspire your own staff team.
- Create a positive, child-centred culture.
- Lead by example and promote therapeutic practice.
- Provide effective supervision, coaching and performance management.
- Develop a high-performing team focused on achieving outstanding outcomes.
Quality & Compliance
- Maintain full regulatory compliance.
- Monitor safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.
- Develop effective relationships with Ofsted, Local Authorities and partner agencies.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Drive continuous improvement across the service.
Children & Outcomes
- Ensure every child receives high-quality, individualised care.
- Promote education, health and emotional wellbeing.
- Champion children's voices and participation.
- Create a safe, nurturing and stable family environment.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an ambitious leader who shares our values and wants to build something exceptional.
You will have:
Essential
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or experienced Deputy Manager within a children's residential home.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within regulatory timescales if eligible).
- Thorough knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
- Excellent understanding of safeguarding legislation.
- Experience leading and developing residential care teams.
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).
Desirable
- Experience supporting or leading an Ofsted registration (SC1).
- Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections.
- Therapeutic, trauma-informed or attachment-based practice.
- Experience implementing PACE-informed approaches.
- Budget management experience.
What We Offer
- £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
- Annual performance bonus
- Company pension
- Fully funded training and professional development
- Paid DBS
- Ongoing CPD
- Genuine autonomy to shape the service
- Supportive Directors with ambitious growth plans
- Small occupancy home (maximum three children)
- Opportunity to build your own team
- Clear progression into senior leadership
Career Progression
Renewed Hope has ambitious expansion plans.
This role has been created with progression in mind, and successful managers will have genuine opportunities to progress into:
- Operations Manager
- Regional Manager
- Responsible Individual
- Group Operations
- Senior Leadership
We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us—not simply manage one home.
Start Date
We are looking to appoint our Registered Manager as soon as possible to support the next stage of our Ofsted registration process.
We appreciate that the strongest candidates are often already employed and working contractual notice periods. We are therefore happy to consider applicants who are unable to start immediately, provided they can commit to supporting the registration process and agree a suitable start date.
For the right candidate we are pleased to offer:
- Guaranteed position upon acceptance
- Competitive joining bonus
- The opportunity to help shape the home prior to opening where appropriate
We believe finding the right leader is more important than simply recruiting the quickest available.
Safeguarding
Renewed Hope Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
