Registered Manager – Children’s Home
Reading, Berkshire
Up to £70,000 + Performance Bonus
New Home Launch | High‑Autonomy Role | Strong Organisational Backing
About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a new children’s residential home in Reading. This is a high impact leadership role offering full autonomy, strong organisational support, and the opportunity to shape a service from day one.
You will be responsible for delivering high quality, trauma informed care for children with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD), driving standards toward Good and Outstanding outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a children’s home in line with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations
- Build and develop a high performing staff team
- Create a safe, nurturing, child centred environment
- Drive quality, compliance, and safeguarding excellence
- Work closely with senior leadership on strategy, development, and continuous improvement
- Ensure strong outcomes and positive experiences for children
What We’re Looking For
- Experienced Registered Manager, or
- Exceptional Deputy Manager ready to step up
- Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted frameworks
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams
- A child‑centred, resilient, and values‑driven approach
- Confidence in decision‑making, safeguarding, and operational management
If you’re unsure whether you meet every requirement, we still encourage a conversation — leadership potential matters.
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £70,000 depending on experience
- Performance‑linked bonus
- Clear progression routes into multi site leadership or Responsible Individual roles
- Strong organisational backing and senior leadership visibility
- Full training, development, and professional support
- Opportunity to shape a new home from the ground up
Why This Role Stands Out
This is a rare chance to take ownership of a new home, influence its culture, and lead a team with the right values from day one. If you want a role with autonomy, impact, and genuine progression, this is it.
Apply Today
All applications and enquiries are handled with complete discretion.
Pay: Up to £70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
