OFSTED Children's Registered Manager Leiceister GC

OFSTED Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location :
Leicester
37.5 hours per week | Permanent
Salary :£51,500 - £53,000 per annum + £7,500 Welcome Bonus

We are opening a brand-new, 3-bed OFSTED-registered children’s residential home in Leicester and are seeking an experienced, values-led Registered Manager to lead the service from launch.

The home will support children and young people aged 8-17 with learning disabilities and emotional/behavioural needs
, providing a warm, therapeutic, and empowering environment where young people can build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive, personalised outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to shape a new service from the ground up and play a key role in embedding high standards of care, safeguarding, and operational excellence.

As the OFSTED Registered Manager
, you will have full responsibility for the leadership, compliance, and performance of the home. You will:

• Lead and manage a therapeutic, child-centred residential service
• Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Embed a strong safeguarding culture and manage risk effectively
• Recruit, lead, motivate, and develop a skilled and committed staff team
• Oversee day-to-day operations including budgets, rotas, and resources
• Build positive relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals
• Drive continuous improvement and uphold the home's Statement of Purpose
• Create a stable, nurturing environment where young people can thrive

You will be an experienced leader within children's residential care who brings strong values, resilience, and a genuine passion for improving young people's lives.

• Significant experience managing children's residential homes
• Strong understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience supporting young people aged 8-17 with learning disabilities and/or EBD
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce
• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children's Services
  (or willingness to work towards)
• Full UK driving licence

• Competitive salary £51,500 - £53,000
• £7,500 welcome bonus
• Support with Level 5 qualification if required
• Opportunity to open and lead a brand-new home
• Supportive senior leadership and clear progression pathways

Apply now to lead a new service and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.