Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26)

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Salary: £52,000 £58,000 per annum (DOE) - Can be Negotiable dependant on experience
Bonus: Performance-related bonus linked to registration, compliance & occupancy
Contract: Permanent | Full-time (40 hours per week, flexibility required)
Relocation Support: Available

Kindsight Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a newly established childrens residential service seeking an experienced and values-led Registered Childrens Home Manager to lead the launch of its first home.

This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a service from the ground up shaping the culture, standards, policies, and long-term vision from day one. The home will support children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and associated complex needs, delivering trauma-informed, person-centred care in a safe and nurturing environment.

Youll play a pivotal role in registration with Ofsted, embedding compliance, recruiting and developing a high-quality staff team, and creating a home where children can truly thrive.

• Lead the establishment and registration of the childrens home with Ofsted
• Develop the Statement of Purpose, policies, procedures, and regulatory framework
• Ensure full compliance with Childrens Homes Regulations & Quality Standards
• Manage the home day-to-day, maintaining high standards of safeguarding and care
• Recruit, coach, supervise, and develop a skilled and values-driven staff team
• Oversee care planning, EHCP-linked outcomes, and individual support strategies
• Build strong relationships with families, local authorities, education and health partners
• Manage budgets, rotas, resources, and occupancy effectively
• Produce and maintain all statutory documentation, including Reg 44/45 reports
• Lead on quality assurance, audits, and continuous service improvement
• Participate in an on-call rota

Youll be a confident, compassionate, and highly experienced leader with a strong background in learning disabilities and SEN residential care, ready to take ownership of a startup service and guide it to success. xbpsjku

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 3+ years experience as a Registered Childrens Home Manager
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
• Level 3 Diploma (or above) in Residential Childcare
• Extensive experience supporting children with SEN, autism, and learning disabilities
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the SCCIF framework
• Proven ability to produce an Ofsted-ready Statement of Purpose
• Confident in developing policies, risk assessments, and care plans

Desirable:

• Experience launching or registering a new childrens home
• Background in SEN education or specialist LD services
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support, PECS, Makaton, and sensory-informed practice
• Enhanced DBS on the update service

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus scheme
• Opportunity to build and shape a specialist LD service from opening
• Clear progression opportunities as the organisation grows
• Supportive senior leadership, governance, and external consultancy support
• Ongoing specialist training and professional development
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Workplace pension with employer contributions
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Birthday day off
• Free parking & meals on shift

If youre an experienced Registered Manager looking for a career-defining opportunity where your leadership will truly shape outcomes wed love to hear from you.

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