Job Description

"It takes more than walls to build a home. It takes heart, leadership, and vision"

, Delivering oustanding care starts with connection and at

Family Unity

, we believe every child deserves more than a placement -- they deserve a stable, nurturing home where they feel safe, valued, and supported to heal.

We're a new, ambitious provider creating therapeutic, child-centred homes built on strong values, high standards, and a genuine belief that care should always come before profit. We exist to create spaces where young people can recover, grow, and thrive, where the people caring for them feel equally supported, developed, and empowered.

Why is this an exciting opportunity?

We're launching a brand-new, therapeutic children's home, and we're looking for a Registered Manager who's ready to take the lead in shaping something special from day one.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a leadership team that's driven by people, purpose, and positive change. You'll bring your knowledge, vision, and passion, and we'll provide the structure, support, and autonomy to help you build a home that makes a lasting difference.

This is your chance to influence the foundations, from systems and recruitment to culture and care. Creating a service that not only meets expectations but sets the standard. This journey will belong to you just as much as it does to us and that's why finding the right person to help shape this vision is so important.

The Role:

As Registered Manager, you'll be responsible for all operational aspects of the home, ensuring children receive consistent, high-quality, trauma-informed care.

You'll play a key role in establishing the home's structure, policies, and practices, assisting with the development and implementation of infrastructure now and over time as the service grows.

Recruitment, onboarding, and developing a skilled, values-driven team will sit at the heart of your role, alongside fostering a positive, resilient culture where both young people and staff feel supported.

Through strong leadership, reflective practice, and a clear focus on quality assurance, you'll drive continuous improvement. Whilst ensuring the home provides stability, safety, and real opportunities for children to thrive

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the opening, registration, and ongoing management of a new children's home Develop systems, processes, and practice aligned to regulations and therapeutic standards Recruit, onboard, and develop a skilled, motivated staff team Foster a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for young people and staff Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and care planning to the highest standards Support children with complex needs using trauma-informed, relational approaches Embed strong quality assurance, ensuring continuous improvement across the home Build effective working relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies Ensure the home remains Ofsted-ready and delivers positive inspection outcomes Lead with integrity, setting the tone for a culture of accountability, learning, and growth

About You:

Proven leadership experience within a children's residential setting Strong understanding of care regulations, safeguarding, and quality frameworks Confident supporting young people impacted by early life trauma and adversity Reflective, emotionally intelligent, and values-driven leadership style Committed to building strong teams and embedding a positive workplace culture Organised, resilient, and motivated by delivering real outcomes for children Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

What We Offer:

Competitive salary with annual and performance-related bonuses Full support from a child-centred, people-led leadership team Opportunity to help shape the service, team, and long-term direction Ongoing CPD, leadership development, and genuine progression opportunities A brand-new home you can build from the ground up Regular recognition, staff wellbeing focus, and company events Pension scheme and on-site parking
If you're ready to lead with purpose, inspire others, and be part of a home where every child and every member of staff truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Family Unity

is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and robust references will be required for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Signing bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Describe your work experience to date including experience with regulators and what are your key achievements in management roles? Fit Person Suitability:
Why do you believe you are suitable to be the Registered Manager of a regulated children's home, and how do you demonstrate the leadership, integrity, and accountability expected by Ofsted?

Regulatory Inspection Experience:
Tell us about your experience with Ofsted inspections -- how do you prepare your home and your team? How have you responded to feedback or requirements from previous inspections?

Leadership & Workforce Development:
Describe how you would build, develop, and retain a high-performing, therapeutic staff team. What approaches do you use to maintain staff wellbeing, accountability, and professional standards?

Have you, within the last 5 years, worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children? Have you. worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role?
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (required) Level 5 Diploma: L&M Diploma for Residential Childcare (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FURM2025