Registered Manager - Children's Home

Job Description:

Registered Manager - Children's Home

£55,000 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus + Annual Performance Bonus + Pension + 32 Days Annual Leave + Blue Light Discounts

Leicester, Leicestershire

Permanent | Full-Time

Ready to open your own home with full support and funding behind you?

Want to lead from day one and build a culture of care your way?

Looking for a rewarding package that reflects your experience and impact?

Then this could be for you...

We're supporting a national provider in their search for a Registered Manager to open a brand-new 3-bed EBD children's home in Leicestershire. You'll take full ownership from the beginning helping shape the culture, recruit and develop your team, and embed a child-first, high-quality standard of care.

Whether you're an experienced RM or a strong Deputy Manager ready to take the step up, this is your chance to lead from the front and be part of a wider group that values quality, outcomes, and professional growth.

You'll be backed by an established support network across operations, compliance, and learning & development, but the vision, the tone, and the culture of the home? That's yours to set.

What's in it for you?

• Up to £55,000 basic salary
• £5,000 Welcome Bonus
• Annual performance bonus (up to £11,550)
• 32 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
• Fully funded DBS checks and renewals
• Access to employee wellbeing and reward schemes
• Ongoing training & leadership development
• Supportive senior leadership and clinical networks
• Clear progression path within a large and growing organisation

About the Home:

• Located in Leicestershire
• Newly registered 3-bed children's home
• Focused on supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD)
• Opportunity to build and lead the team from day one
• Supported by a large, reputable provider with a strong track record in care and compliance
• A chance to make a home your own with autonomy and backing in equal measure

About The Role?

• Full responsibility for the setup, registration, and day-to-day running of the home
• Recruit, lead, and develop your staff team
• Deliver high-quality, safe, and structured care for young people
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and all relevant regulations
• Lead care planning, risk assessments, and multi-agency working
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and key point of contact for professionals
• Drive continuous improvement across service delivery, outcomes, and staff development
• Manage budgets, audits, and internal reporting in line with policy

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior role within children's residential care
• Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards
• Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks, Children's Home Regs, and The Children Act 1989
• Confident leader with a hands-on, proactive approach
• Experience with team development, compliance, and financial oversight
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Flexible to manage on-call responsibilities and meet the needs of the service

Interested?

If you're ready to lead a new service with autonomy, support, and meaningful progression, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV referencing the job title and location to:

Premier Recruitment Solutions Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit.

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