Job Description:

Registered Manager – New Children's Residential Home

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000, dependent on experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Quick Summary of the Role

RJS Resourcing is working with a children's residential care provider looking to appoint a passionate and capable Registered Manager to lead a brand-new home in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in establishing a new service, working closely with the Directors to progress the home's registration, recruit and develop the staff team and create a positive, therapeutic environment for young people.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced Registered Managers and ambitious Deputy Managers who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

The Role

You will take responsibility for preparing the home for registration before overseeing its day-to-day operation and ongoing development.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the registration process alongside the Directors.
• Recruiting, supporting and developing a dedicated residential care team.
• Establishing a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding legislation and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• Developing effective policies, procedures and recording systems.
• Overseeing individual care plans, risk assessments and placement planning.
• Building strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, families and external professionals.
• Maintaining high standards of quality assurance and inspection readiness.
• Promoting positive outcomes, emotional wellbeing and personal development for young people.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary reflecting experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new children's residential home.
• Genuine involvement in shaping the service from the beginning.
• Direct support from the Directors and external professionals throughout registration.
• Opportunity to recruit and develop your own staff team.
• Career progression potential as the organisation grows.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people's lives.

Key Requirements

We are looking for candidates with:

• Previous management experience within children's residential care, either as a Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements and the Children's Homes Quality Standards.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or a relevant equivalent, desirable.
• Previous experience supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• The confidence to establish and develop a new residential service.
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred care.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge, or a Deputy Manager ready to progress into your first registration, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

At RJS Resourcing, we partner with values-driven children's home providers across the UK and work on a continuous stream of exciting opportunities within residential childcare. If this role isn't quite the right fit, we'd still love to hear from you to discuss our wider portfolio of Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Responsible Individual, Senior and Residential Support Worker vacancies.