Company Description

We are a newly established, values-led provider preparing to open a small residential children’s home (2–3 bed, SEMH) in the United Kingdom. The service is being developed by experienced professionals who are committed to creating a stable, safe, and nurturing environment for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

Our focus is on quality over scale — delivering high standards of care, strong safeguarding practice, and meaningful outcomes for children. We believe that exceptional services are built on strong leadership, well-supported staff, and clear values, and we are investing accordingly from the outset.

This home is being developed with a long-term vision, realistic timelines, and the intention to work collaboratively with local authorities, professionals, and families to provide consistent, child-centred care.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in the United Kingdom for an experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager who will lead the service from pre-registration through opening and into ongoing operation.

The Registered Manager will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements. The role includes establishing systems, building and leading the staff team, overseeing care planning and safeguarding, and ensuring the home delivers high-quality, trauma-informed care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Ofsted registration process and acting as the Registered Manager
• Developing and maintaining a safe, compliant, and nurturing care environment
• Recruiting, supervising, and developing the staff team
• Ensuring robust safeguarding practices and positive behaviour support
• Overseeing care plans, risk assessments, and placement matching
• Engaging with external stakeholders including local authorities, education, and health professionals
• Promoting a positive culture focused on stability, outcomes, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Registered Children’s Home Manager
• Direct experience of successfully registering a children’s home with Ofsted
• Strong working knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Experience working within small residential SEMH homes
• A recognised Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent / near completion)
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, and retain staff
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and sound professional judgement
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK and meet Ofsted registration requirements
  

Long-term equity or profit participation may be available for the right candidate, alongside a competitive salary.