Job Description:

Location: Chaddesden, Derby (DE21)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

We’re recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 2-bed children’s home in Chaddesden, Derby, supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a provider at an exciting stage of growth. The home is fully prepared and ready for registration, with the staffing team already in place, policies and procedures completed, and all groundwork undertaken. The successful candidate will step into a well-prepared environment and take the home through registration and into operation.

There is also future potential for the successful candidate to progress into a dual-registration role as the organisation continues to expand.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the registration, leadership, and day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.

You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team to establish a positive culture, build strong relationships with local authorities, and create an environment where children can thrive.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 – £55,000
• Brand-new home with all foundations already in place
• Existing staff team ready to support the launch
• Opportunity to shape the home's culture and future success
• Potential progression into a dual-registration position
• Supportive and ambitious leadership team
• Genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the home through Ofsted registration and opening
• Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people
• Lead, develop, and support the existing staff team
• Maintain excellent safeguarding practices and risk management processes
• Build positive relationships with local authorities and external professionals
• Drive positive outcomes for children across education, wellbeing, and independence
• Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections
• Monitor quality assurance, compliance, and service development

About You

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
• Track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
• Strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Passionate about delivering outstanding care and outcomes for children
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

This role would suit an experienced Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge, or someone seeking the opportunity to take ownership of a new service with strong support already in place.

At RJS, we partner with values-driven children’s care providers across the UK and work on a continuous stream of exciting opportunities within the sector. If this role isn’t quite right but you’re open to discussing other positions, feel free to get in touch to explore our wider portfolio of vacancies.

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