Registered Manager – Exciting Opportunity to Lead a Brand-New Children's Home
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + Performance Bonus
Full-Time, Permanent
Ready to Build Something Special?
This is more than just a Registered Manager position.
This is a unique opportunity to lead, shape, and develop a brand-new children's residential home from the very beginning. As a family-run organisation, we are passionate about creating a warm, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children and young people can thrive, feel safe, and achieve their full potential.
We're looking for an ambitious, child-focused leader who wants the freedom to make a genuine impact, build a strong team, and create a home that delivers exceptional outcomes for children.
If you're an experienced manager who is passionate about raising standards and transforming lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Lead the opening and development of a brand-new home
- Be part of a supportive and values-driven family-run organisation
- Have a genuine voice in shaping the culture, vision, and future of the service
- Excellent salary and bonus opportunities
- Career progression as the organisation grows
- Ongoing professional development and training
- The chance to make a lasting difference to children's lives every single day
About the Role:
As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership, management, and successful operation of the home. You will play a key role in creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where children and young people can flourish.
You will lead the Ofsted registration process, recruit and develop a high-performing team, and ensure the home consistently delivers outstanding care and support.
This role offers the opportunity to leave your mark by building a service you can be proud of from day one.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading and managing the day-to-day running of the home.
- Creating a positive, child-centred culture where young people feel safe, valued, and supported.
- Recruiting, mentoring, and developing a dedicated staff team.
- Driving high standards of care and safeguarding.
- Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
- Building positive relationships with local authorities, social workers, schools, families, and other professionals.
- Monitoring outcomes and continuously improving service quality.
- Supporting children to achieve success in education, health, wellbeing, and independence.
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking an inspirational leader who:
- Hold a Level 3 in residential childcare (or equivalent)
- Holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Has substantial experience working within children's residential care.
- Has management experience within a children's home setting.
- Understands Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and quality standards.
- Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
- Has excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Is motivated, resilient, and committed to delivering outstanding care.
What Success Looks Like:
You'll create a home where children feel secure, respected, and empowered to achieve their goals. You'll build a team that shares your passion and values. Most importantly, you'll help shape brighter futures for children who need stability, care, and opportunity.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and safer recruitment procedures.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're looking for an opportunity to build something exceptional and lead a home where children truly come first, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of an exciting new chapter in children's residential care!
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Experience:
- residential childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
