Job Description

Registered Children's Home Manager (To start Immediately)

Location:

Woolhope, Worcestershire

Salary:

45,000 - 55,000

(during Ofsted registration phase)

55,000 - 65,000

(upon successful Ofsted registration)

Up to 15% performance-related bonus

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Status:

Pre-registration appointment (Ofsted application submitted / in progress)

About the Service

Woolhope Children's Home is a

new, specialist children's residential service

in Woolhope, Worcestershire, being developed as a

small, therapeutic 2-bed home

for children aged

8-17

with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and trauma-related needs.

The service is designed around a

trauma-informed, attachment-aware model

, operating with a

2:1 staffing ratio

, and is currently progressing through the

Ofsted registration process

.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced

Registered Children's Home Manager (Designate)

to lead the service through

Ofsted registration

and prepare the home for safe, compliant opening.

This role will involve shaping the service from the ground up -- policies, staffing, systems, culture and practice -- and then transitioning into the Registered Manager role once registration is granted.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the service through the

Ofsted registration process

Prepare for and attend

Fit Person interviews

Finalise policies, procedures and Statement of Purpose Recruit, induct and develop the staff team Establish safeguarding systems, care planning and quality assurance frameworks Liaise professionally with Ofsted, commissioners and multi-agency partners Ensure full compliance with the

Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015

and Quality Standards
About You

You will:

Hold (or be working towards) the

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Have experience as a

Registered Manager or Deputy Manager

in a children's residential setting Be confident in safeguarding, regulation and trauma-informed practice Have experience supporting or leading

Ofsted registration

(desirable) Be motivated by building a high-quality service rather than running large occupancy
What We Offer

Competitive

two-stage salary structure

linked to registration

Performance-related bonus

of up to 15% Opportunity to build and lead a

high-quality specialist service from inception

Supportive Responsible Individual and provider oversight Long-term development and progression opportunities
Important Information

This is a

pre-registration appointment

. The service is

not yet operational

and will only open once Ofsted registration has been granted.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Registered Manager (or a strong Deputy ready to step up) and are excited by the opportunity to build a service properly from day one, we would welcome your application.

Apply via Indeed or contact us for an informal discussion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person